Dental Assistant - Mobile Dental Clinic
Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Apply for JobJob ID346141
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyLR-Health Care NonProfessional
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code5039
Employee ClassAFSCME Unit 4 - Health Care
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Days/hours/location of work:
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Locations vary; 3 weeks per month are in local communities. 1 week
per month is extended travel (within the State of MN) with
overnight stays required.
Position Description:
The Mobile Dental Clinic (MDC) is part of the Outreach program at
the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry (SoD). The MDC is
staffed by licensed dentists and student dental providers from the
SoD. Each week the MDC travels around the Twin Cities area to
provide dental care for UCare members. The MDC also travels to a
greater MN location for one week out of each month. Hotel
arrangements and food costs incurred will be covered by the School
of Dentistry during these trips. The Dental Assistant on the Mobile
Dental Clinic is a critical member of this care team. The MDC
travels into the community to serve a population that is
underserved due to multiple access issues, providing preventive and
primary dental care services to pediatric and adult
populations.
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited
to:
The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package
including:
For more information regarding benefits, download our benefits
brochure:
https://humanresources.umn.edu/sites/humanresources.umn.edu/files/2021_tcd-cslr-75100-ben-0105-7_final.pdf
The hourly pay rate for this position ranges from $22.56 -
$28.22/hour.
Qualifications
All required qualifications must be documented on application
materials.Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
* New Graduate/Trainee option:
New graduates who are offered a Dental Assistant position at the
School of Dentistry are hired with the expectation of State of
Minnesota Licensure** is obtained within 4 months of hire.
** State of Minnesota Licensure requires Minnesota Jurisprudence
Exam, Dental Assistant Licensure Exam and Dental Assisting National
Board (DANB) Exam to apply for licensure.
Licensed Dental Assistants without DANB certification are
encouraged to apply with expectation that DANB certification is
obtained within 3 months of hire.
About the Department
The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state's only
dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of
states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. We are a
regional resource to five states for dental education, consulting
services, patient treatment, and ongoing continuing dental
education.The School of Dentistry educates general dentists, dental
specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators
and research-scientists. For more than two decades, we've offered
specialty training in six ADA-recognized specialties: Endodontics,
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry,
Periodontics and Prosthodontics.We also offer an advanced education
program in TMD and orofacial pain, oral biology, dental hygiene,
and oral health for older adults.Dentists who are graduates of
dental schools outside of the United States and Canada wishing to
practice in the United States train here, as well. A novel,
interdisciplinary Dentist-Scientist Training Program rounds out our
educational offerings.Our work affects nearly every person in
Minnesota. We educate 73% of the state's practicing dentists, 68%
of Minnesota's licensed dental therapists, and 49% of its dental
hygiene educators. Our researchers develop and test dental
materials used by every dentist in the state and around the
world.Our students and faculty treat patients: 105,260
patient-visits each year in our Twin Cities' campus clinics and
48,700 in outreach sites located in underserved communities
throughout the state. We provide continuing dental education for
7,100 practicing dental professionals each year.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this
position, please click the Apply button and follow the
instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online
application for the position and attach a cover letter and
resume.Additional documents may be attached after application by
accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents
in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.To request an
accommodation during the application process, please e-mail
employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity
and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its
employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is
committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying
identities and backgrounds.The University of Minnesota provides
equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance
status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
http://diversity.umn.edu.
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check. Our presumption is that
prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.
Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are
required to report complete vaccination against COVID-19 or submit
documentation requesting a medical or religious exemption on their
first day of employment. To learn more, please visit the
University's COVID-19 Response webpage.
About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)The University of
Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research
universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and
professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and
research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant,
diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in
Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with
world-renowned health centers, international corporations,
government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service
organizations.
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