Dental Assistant Trainee, Uiowa College Of Dentistry

Are you ready to start a career in dentistry? Join our team as a Dental Assistant Trainee and receive free on-the-job training and a full benefits package starting within one month of hire. No prior experience is necessary-just bring your enthusiasm, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence for patient care!

During this 1-year program you'll work closely with seasoned professionals, gaining skills and experiences! Upon successful completion of our program and state licensure testing, you will secure a Dental Assistant job in 1 of our 13 clinics. We are looking for individuals eager to learn, grow, and make a positive impact on our patients. Don't hesitate to start your next career - apply now!

You will be:

• Learning four handed dentistry techniques.

• Providing chairside assistance for dental procedures & examinations.

• Making radiographs.

• Assisting in lab duties.

• Working with a diverse background of mentors and students.

• And MORE!

To ensure you are succeeding in this program you will be given a 1-month and 3-month exam! Starting wage for our traineeship is $20.94 an hour - with increases available at 6 months and 12 months!

Have questions? - Please send an e-mail to COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.

Check out our Dental Assistant Information page, here!

Dental Assistant Trainee

• GF09 (Merit)

College of Dentistry

Dental Science Building (Iowa City, IA)

Starting Hourly Wage: $20.94

Schedule: Monday

• Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1.High school graduation or equivalent.

2.At least 18 years of age.

3.No experience required beyond the requirements of this position.

Desirable:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Willingness to learn.

• Ability to follow protocols and procedures with minimal guidance.

• Ability to maintain professionalism in challenging situations.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

• Ability to think independently.

• Ability to problem solve.

• Excellent customer service.

• Ability to be adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume (and mark as "Relevant File") to their submission. Three Names of professional reference may be required at a later date.

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 COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Dental Assistant Trainee

• Appointment Type: Merit

• Schedule: Full-time

• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 08
• Starting Salary Minimum: 43,890.24

Contact Information

• Organization: College of Dentistry

• Contact Name: COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu

• Contact Email: COD-Requisitions@uiowa.uiowa.edu