Dental Assistant Registered - Dental Assistant Clinic Manager (AA26120)

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Working Title:

Dental Assistant Registered - Dental Assistant Clinic Manager (AA26120)

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title:

Dental Assistant

Bargaining Unit / Union:

218: Non-Unit

City:

Mankato

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$24.05 - $34.65

Job Description

An employee in this class assists the Minnesota State University, Mankato Dental Hygiene Program, Advanced Dental Therapy Program, and the South Central College Dental Assisting Program in the daily dental clinic operations including front desk and administrative duties, dental equipment repairs, clinic maintenance, monitoring and ordering of clinical supplies, and other clinical tasks. Other duties would include acting as the dental radiation safety officer, updating the infection control manual, coordinating special events related to the dental clinic, updating the dental clinic website, and assisting faculty with day-to-day dental clinic operations. 

Salary Range: $24.05 - $30.98 / hourly

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of common oral hygiene techniques; and standard dental equipment and methods. 
• Ability to operate x-ray equipment; chart mouths and teeth; keep records and maintain files; control patients; sterilize instruments and equipment; and assist in a dental laboratory. 
• Registration as a Dental Assistant with the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry.

Preferred Qualification 

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a dental office.
• Knowledge of dental clinic/lab equipment maintenance.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, patients, and other dental personnel in a professional manner. 
• Ability to perform sterilization procedures according to CDC/OSHA guidelines.
• Knowledge of dental clinic supplies, ordering, and organizing. 
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience working with Dentrix.
• Administrative skills.
• Experience with dental patient management software – including maintaining patient records/files.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/. You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Academic Year Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Summer Hours: Monday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Telework (Yes/No)

No - Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes: Telework:

• Exclusively On Campus: A position that requires the employee to perform all their work at their campus work location. 

About

More than 1600 talented faculty, staff, and 1600 student employees with a wide variety of skills and backgrounds, support university operations every day. Our faculty and staff enjoy excellent benefits, a team environment and challenging careers. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, we are committed to supporting the continued growth of our diverse community.