How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this posting.

Mission Statement

MDentistry: advancing health through education, service, research and discovery.

MDentistry Core Values: Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, Trust, Creativity, and Inclusion.

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by: -Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences. -Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective date of hire
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Tuition Support Program

Responsibilities*

Primary Duties:

• Stocking barriers, cubicles, and maintaining gown bags and hangers. Clean, stock and organize the laboratory. Direct the undergraduate students on how to use the lab equipment and what materials we have available for them. Order stock, specialty supplies and organize operatory supplies.
• Provide assistance to undergraduate by teaching them proper PPE, cubicle disinfectant procedures, barrier placement, assisting technique, along with material and equipment identification and proper usage instructions.
• Assist with maintaining the clinic by cleaning and flushing the HVE/SVE lines, changing the traps, flushing the DI water system, shocking the water lines and quarterly deep cleaning.

Additional Duties as assigned:

• Provide support to Guest Services Unit with greeting, guiding and screening those entering the building.
• Provide support to the Dispensing Unit by retrieving dental instruments and equipment utilizing a tracking system. Inspect instrument/equipment packages for completeness upon return.
• Assist with infection control monitoring of faculty, students, and staff along with quality assurance processes in clinicTeaching students proper PPE practices, infection control, assisting techniques and material/equipment identification

Required Qualifications*

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0 – 2 years of Dental experience; Reasonable knowledge of dental clinic practices and procedures
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Radiography certification
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activity to include lifting, pulling, bending, and manual dexterity movements.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team setting.
• Demonstrates active listening, written, verbal and information technology skills.
• Knowledge of HIPPA, OSHA standards, and aseptic techniques

Desired Qualifications*

• Certificate of completion from an accredited dental assisting program
• Some knowledge of dental materials, dental instruments, and dental equipment.
• Familiarity with Axium dental record systems.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures

Work Locations

This position is onsite, located at the School of Dentistry at 1011 N University.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.