Dental Assistant II
About The Position
Standard Dental Assistant activities and comprise 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1-2 years dental assistant.
- Good communication skills.
- Good customer service skills.
- Current CPR certification. (will provide upon hire)
- Current CPR certification. (will provide upon hire)
- Completion of Coronal Polishing/Application of Pit & Fissure Sealant Course Approved by the Illinois State Dental Society.
- Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance.
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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
