Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Location: 08670 AMG 811 W Wellington - Dentistry

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Days: Monday - Friday.

Hours: Open availability from 8:30am-6:00pm

Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20

Major Responsibilities:

Assists the dentist at chairside using 4-handed technique for the transfer of instruments and materials.

Ensures that all instruments and supplies are available for the planned procedure.

Maintains a dry working area for the dentist using suction.

Exposes and processes dental radiographs.

Sets-up and breaks-down the treatment room between patients.

Maintains tray set-ups for various dental procedures. Ensures instruments and equipment are properly disinfected/sterilized between patients.

Ensures assigned treatment room is adequately stocked and maintained at all times.

Performs laboratory duties which include pouring up, trimming and separating models.

Participates in assigned duties which include drug cabinet maintenance, lab cleaning, gas level checks, spore testing, autoclave cleaning, etc.

Provides dental assistant support for the operating room as a dental scrub nurse.

Performs other clinical support tasks on patients, as requested.

Performs coronal polishing on patients scheduled for dental cleanings.

Applies pit and fissure sealants on children's teeth which meet specific criteria, as determined by the dentist.

Non-clinical activities which are standard for all associates.

Attends all mandatory in services and education days.

Performs quality management activities which include pulling patient records for chart audits, validating dental assistant competency, etc., as requested.

Completes all required safety and survey obligations.

Education/Experience Required:

High school diploma or equivalent.

1-2 years dental assistant.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Good communication skills.

Good customer service skills.

Current CPR certification. (will provide upon hire)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Completion of Coronal Polishing/Application of Pit & Fissure Sealant Course Approved by the Illinois State Dental Society.

If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015.

Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

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Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program