Dental Assistant

Lake County•Waukegan, IL

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant is a valuable member of our healthcare operations team who shall perform those duties as assigned to assist by the Dental Director, Dentists, and Hygienists in the care and treatment of patients. Performs chair-side assisting, inventory and dental records duties as well as administrative functions. Assist the dental hygienist when needed. Works under the general direction of the dental hygienist or dentist as the site. Maybe assigned duties and task by the Lead DA. Scheduled Hours: 37.5 per week

Requirements

Requires a High School diploma or GED certificate.
Must have Coronal Polishing and Dental Sealant Certifications or take and pass this requirement within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or at least 1-year experience in a general practice

Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains dental instruments, materials, and equipment.
Collects and record patient health histories (dental and medical) and record information for dentist’s reference prior to examination.
Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
Takes digital x-rays and (intra oral pictures, if applicable)
Assists dentist chair-side by organizing and preparing instruments for dentist’s use and assisting as needed during procedures.
Advises patients in oral hygiene and dental care.
Follows through with post-visit duties.
Provides basic information related to basic dental disease
Interacts positively with a diverse, sometimes difficult, and demanding patient population.
Provides service in a manner that is appropriate for the patient’s age; demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patient’s physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs
Demonstrates commitment to the mission of the organization in promoting dental health.
Reads, writes, and maintains patient records and related administrative documentation.
Utilizes the requisite tools, systems, technology, and equipment in the collection of patient data, records management, and collections.
Demonstrates knowledge of dentistry procedures, clinic infection control and patient safety measures.
Demonstrates the ability to keeping the working area neat and safe
Performs basic maintenance of dental equipment to include autoclave, dental chair, and equipment in the sterilization room as well as the water filtration system.
Meets and greets patient in the front area and escorts them to the dental exam room.
Provides translation, if they are bilingual.
Maintains sterilization logs and ensure accurate input of data into sterilization logs in the SharePoint database.
Assists in monitoring the PAQ’s and task box of the assigned provider