Dental Assistant Associate Apply Now **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:** Stock barriers, cubicles, and maintain 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 undergraduates by teaching them proper PPE, cubicle disinfectant procedures, barrier placement, assisting technique, along w/material and equipment identification and proper usage functions Assist w/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. Provide support to the Dispensing Unit by retrieving dental instruments and equipment utilizing a tracking system. Inspect instruments/ equipment packages for completeness upon return. Assist w/ infection control monitoring of faculty, students and staff along with quality assurance processes in clinic teaching students. **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. + 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*** + Some knowledge of dental materials, dental instruments, and dental equipment + Knowledge of University policies and procedures **Work Schedule** The work schedule will be Mon- Fri, 8 am - 5 pm. **Work Locations** This position is onsite, located at the School of Dentistry at 1011 N University. **Union Affiliation** This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. **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. **Job Detail** **Job Opening ID** 252531 **Working Title** Dental Assistant Associate **Job Title** Dental Assistant Associate **Work Location** Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI **Modes of Work** Onsite **Full/Part Time** Full-Time **Regular/Temporary** Regular **FLSA Status** Nonexempt **Organizational Group** School Dentistry **Department** DENT Patient Services **Posting Begin/End Date** 2/13/2025 - 2/27/2025 **Salary** $36,000.00 - $44,000.00 **Career Interest** Healthcare Admin & Support Patient Care Services Apply Now