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 position.

The Dental Assistant will assist with chairside operative procedures; prepares patients, dental materials, and instruments for operative procedures; maintains records, clinical equipment, and dental units; passes instruments; prepares medicaments and dental materials; and prepares x-ray exposures.

Graduation from high school and two years of experience as a dental assistant; or completion of an approved college dental assistant degree or certificate program and certification by the American Dental Assistants Association.  

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Monday ? Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  

The position is located at the School of Dentistry, 1011 North University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for everyone. As part of the onboarding process, all candidates are required to submit their immunization records to Occupational Health Services (OHS) prior to their appointment start date to verify their immunization status. The process includes completing a two-step TB test for all new hires and providing proof of Hepatitis B immunization for clinic-facing roles. Additional immunizations may be necessary based on public health guidance or specific job responsibilities.

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 are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.