The College of Dentistry, Pediatric Department is seeking a motivated and compassionate professional to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide hands-on support to dentists, dental students, and hygienists as they deliver exceptional care to pediatric and special needs patients. This position offers the opportunity to rotate through a variety of clinical setting providing broad clinical exposure and meaningful patient care experiences. Bring your skills to our collaborative pediatric team – Apply Today!
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to [email protected]
Responsibilities:
- Assist dentists and dental students with pediatric dentistry procedures ranging from examination to restorative and surgical treatment.
- Dental assist doctors and students in the provision of oral health care to children with developmental disabilities.
- Dental assist with oral sedations of pediatric patients including the use of nitrous oxide analgesia.
- Explain/demonstrate DAU concepts and principals to dental students.
- Explain/demonstrate procedures & appropriate oral hygiene products to patients/parents.
- Perform a pumice (rubber cup) prophylaxis for coronal surfaces.
- Expose/process radiographs as requested.
- Restock supplies.
- Dental assist RDH as needed.
- Under OSHA guidelines, prepare instruments for sterilizations and sterilize select instruments as required.
- Perform routine daily maintenance of the dental equipment.
- Explain clinical operation policies and procedures to students, faculty and newly employed dental assistants.
- Set up trays and equipment for pediatric dentistry procedures.
- Mix materials, pour impressions and trim models as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
An advanced starting salary may be possible based on exceptional qualifications.
Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm
May require occasional overtime.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Successful completion of a CODA accredited dental assistance program or one-year full time equivalency in chairside assistant experience assisting in four-handed method of dentistry.
2. Must have a current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners. (QDA)
3. Must possess current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography. (QDA)
4. May require Expanded Functions (EF-1 and/or EF-2) based on specific needs assigned by provider.
HIGHLY Desirable:
- Experience w/children.
- Fluency in Spanish.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of dental assisting skills.
- Certified Dental Assistant.
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume (and mark as “Relevant File”) to their submission. 3 Names of professional reference may be required at a later date.
Position NOT eligible for University Sponsorship of Employment Authorization.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected].
