Dental Assistant w/Expanded Function

PCC Community Wellness Center • Berwyn, IL

5d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

To provide patient care and support functions for the Dental Department including assisting with dental procedures, lab work and office functions.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Dental Assistant diploma
• Certification of Completion for Coronal Polishing and Application of Pit and Fissure Sealants
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of Community resources.
• Knowledge of Organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Age-specific medical care.
• Knowledge of Interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Culturally sensitive care.
• Ability to Stand on feet for long periods of time.
• Ability to Follow-through, assume responsibility and use good judgment.
• Ability to Maintain professionalism under stressful situations.
• Ability to Provide excellent customer service and telephone skills.
• Ability to Self motivate and direct with the ability to prioritize and work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to Understand and follow verbal and written communication.
• PC, email, facsimile machine, computerized voice mail system, and common office machines.
• Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)
• Detail oriented with the ability to work with minimum/no supervision.
• Exude strong customer service skills
• Possess the ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public.
• Willingness to be part of a team-unit and cooperate in the accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives.
• Effective and creative problem solving.

Nice To Haves

• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred (written and verbal)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coronal polishing under supervision/direction of dentist
• Responsible for sealant placement under the supervision/direction of dentist
• Responsible for the patient's comfort as well as the patient's understanding of treatment that will be delivered.
• Responsible for taking and developing diagnostic quality dental radiographs. Also responsible for determining if the quality of the radiographs is within acceptable limits.
• Responsible for basic dental equipment maintenance as well as having an understanding of and ability to perform instrument and operatory sterilization.
• Responsible for keeping operatories stocked with dental materials and supplies.
• Responsible for dental charting in a clear, concise method that is acceptable by ADA standards, and easily read and understood by any Dental Provider.
• Responsible for the proper use and mixing of restorative materials, impression materials, bases, liners, and other dental materials.
• Responsible for the proper pouring up of impressions and trimming of models.
• Responsible for any of the duties as directed by the Dental Director.
• Responsible for front desk/appointing duties when designated by the Dental Director. These duties include: Answering telephone calls, transferring calls to the appropriate person. Taking phone messages and scheduling appointments for patients. Scheduling appointments for patients. Checking patients in. Calling for charts. Triaging emergency patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED