Dental Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position : DENTAL ASSISTANT

Reports to : Dental Assistant Supervisor

Department : Dental

Status : Full-time / Part-time / Non-Exempt

Classification : Permanent

EEO Code : Service Worker

DEPAUL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CORE VALUES :

• Service of the Poor - Employee demonstrates generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need
• Reverence - Employee demonstrates respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life
• Integrity - Employee inspires trust through personal leadership
• Wisdom - Employee integrates excellence and stewardship into execution of job duties
• Creativity - Employee demonstrates courageous innovation
• Dedication - Employee affirms the hope and joy of the DePaul Community Health Centers' mission

JOB DESCRIPTION

A full or part-time non-exempt position responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to the patients of DePaul Community Health Centers. The dental assistant is also responsible for the operatory preparation, sterilization, preparation, and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies. The dental assistant will operate clinically under the direction of the dentist and dental hygienist and will be under the direct supervision of the Dental Assistant Supervisor and the Dental Director.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Moderate physical effort required to include sitting, standing, walking and twisting / bending. Grasping reaching and repetitive hand / wrist movements are routine. Employees may be required to work different sites as scheduled to accommodate the needs of various sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential occasional exposure to low dose radiation hazards, hazardous chemicals and body fluids and waste. Personal protective equipment provided. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

2 years of experience in a dental office or clinic setting. Prior experience with electronic dental records.