Dental Assistant I (Bilingual) - Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists dental students or instructors/faculty/residents in rendering dental services and helps maintain the operating efficiency of a clinic. The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is a major urban public research university and one of the largest employers in Chicago, known for its diverse student body and comprehensive academic programs, including health sciences. This role is eligible for benefits.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must be able to communicate effectively (oral and written) in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provides chair-side and other assistance to dental students in performing routine and surgical procedures including preparing equipment and areas for dental procedures.
Helps/assists patients receiving treatment in the clinic in a polite and professional manner, including assisting them with instructions and screening appointments.
Arranges equipment, pre-tray setups, dental material and supplies, and patient records.
Assists supervisor in the ordering, stocking, inventory and distribution of supplies; ensures supplies and equipment are clean and put away after use.
Keeps a running inventory of supplies and materials and orders as necessary to ensure the areas are always equipped.
Obtains digital x-rays, processes and mounts dental radiographs as requested.
Communicates directly with patients as guided by the student or instructors/faculty; communicates in an appropriate and positive manner to guide and re-assure patients, as well as support the patient care mission of the institution.
Ensures all units/stations are prepared for patient treatment meeting OSHA requirements.
Notifies supervisors of any malfunctioning equipment in need of repairs.
Maintains a high level of asepsis in the clinic.
Reports on malfunctioning operatory or x-ray equipment to appropriate personnel; helps identify and report general maintenance problems in the clinic.
Prepares, organizes and packs instruments for sterilization.
Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.