Dental Assistant

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Northbrook, IL

22d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. General Summary: Assists dentist at chairside during examination and treatment of patients. Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients in regard to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the hospitals and the departments Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of an approved dental assistant program is preferred.
Minimum one year experience in private practice.
Pediatric dental experience is preferred.
Some computer skills required.
Certified CPR required.
Ability to travel to different sites as needed.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

Escorts patients from waiting room to dental operatory. Prepares patients for dental treatment.
Arranges dental instruments, materials and medications on chairside tray in the order to be used, according to the scheduled treatment. Maintains working knowledge of instruments used at chairside.
Keeps oral operating areas clean during dental procedures.
Prepares restorative materials. Forehand assists during dental and orthodontic procedures.
Prepares operating room and procedure suite for dental procedures. Assists with dental services performed under general anesthesia.
Assure dental equipment in clinic, operating room, procedure suites, and inpatient unit are in working order.
Takes x-rays and maintains operation of x-ray equipment.
Performs coronal polishing for patients as assigned by providers.
Prepares instruments and hand pieces for sterilization. Inventory and store instruments in proper location upon return.
Keeps operatories clean and stocked with necessary supplies.
Answers telephone when clerical staff is unavailable.
Prepares patient chart and enters notations dictated by Dentist. Able to chart in computer-based program.
Obtain information for parent to schedule appropriate next visit. Performs patient support clerical activities.
Takes dental impressions for appliances (i.e. space maintainers, orthodontic retainers), sends to lab, and assists with deliveries.
Assists in the delivery of medications and pharmaceutical products that are dispensed for the Pharmacy to the appropriate patient care provider in a timely manner.
Orients new/contingent dental assistant staff.
Participates in Department Process Improvement activities.
Maintains water purification system.
Keeps daily AED functionality log.

Benefits

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program