Dental Assistant w / Expanded Function

Job Details

Job Location

South Family Health Center - BERWYN, IL

Secondary Job Location(s)

Austin Family Health Center - CHICAGO, IL

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Dental Assistant

Salary Range

$19.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Local - Location to Location

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Department : Dental

Manager Title : Medical Director

DOL Status : Non - Exempt

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

Essential Duties and 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.

Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Experience / Training :

High School diploma or equivalent

Current CPR certification.

Previous dental assisting experience preferred.

Technical Knowledge :

Software Knowledge :

Personal Characteristics :