Dental Assistant

promisehealth.org; Aurora; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to improving community health. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care, assisting dentists in procedures, and ensuring a positive experience for patients. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and make a significant impact on the lives of diverse patients. With a commitment to equity and excellence, this role is perfect for those passionate about healthcare and community service. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional development.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

FSA

Vacation

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in dental clinic operations and patient care protocols.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in chair-side procedures and maintain sterilization of instruments.
• Support patient scheduling and documentation in patient records.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Administrative Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EDR (Electronic Dental Records)

Job description

At Promise Healthcare, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve by providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to people of all ages. Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, shaping a future where healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every person and no one is left behind.

Be a part of a team that values excellence, equity, and community. If you're ready to lead with passion and precision, apply now to become our Dental Assistant and help us make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare.

This position is to uphold Promise Healthcare's mission to provide the highest level of quality care performing reception, chair-side assisting, inventory and record duties. Under the general direction and supervision of the Dentist, this person prepares patient for dental examination. Assists in providing patient care, within the appropriate scope of practice, to an ethnically diverse patient population.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the dentist and hygienists in chair-side procedures routinely done in a general and pediatric dental practice.
• Responsible for preparation and setting up of instruments, materials, and equipment necessary for each procedure.
• Responsible for the sterilization of instruments, and the cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment and work areas.
• Occasionally schedules patients, and accurately records information in patient records. Acts as back up support to the dental patient services representative.
• Exhibits positive leadership skills, actively striving to improve the patient and staff experience of Promise Healthcare, as well as strong communication skills, including willingness to grow and develop skills in motivational interviewing.
• Assist in processing encounters.
• Identify related medical and/or social problems.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies and materials as well as maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of inventory.
• Assists with the training of new Dental Assistants.

Hospital Responsibilities (IF applicable):

• Assist the Dentist in dental surgical procedures.
• Review pre-operative and post-operative instructions with guardian.
• Document treatment and other notes in EDR.
• Responsible for the preparation and set up of the Operating Room.
• Maintain knowledge of supplies and inventory in the Dental Cart and storage room.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of consent forms regarding surgical procedures. Review with patient and guardian as needed.
• Adhere to PPE operating room requirements.
• Comply with [CHC] employee policies and procedures including, but not limited to (privileging and credentialing, handling equipment, sterilization, etc...).
• Adhere to PHC Radiation and Safety procedure. Follow correct operating procedure for NOMAD.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a safe work environment by remaining informed of and compliant with the clinic's safety policies, and in particular by application of safe practices in area of own responsibility.
• Compliance:
• Knowledgeable of and compliant with laws and regulations governing area of responsibility.
• Responsible for reporting any potentially non-compliant conduct.
• Cooperate fully with our Compliance Officer in upholding our Compliance Plan.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as required. Will be cross trained to other medical clinical duties to support the full integration of oral health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Excellent interpersonal and administrative management experience.
• Must have working knowledge of the operations and administration of an FQHC dental clinic including: patient care protocols, quality control regulations, policies, procedures billing and insurances, inventory control, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications and organizational skills to relate effectively with the dental department and other health center staff.

Must acquire nitrous certification within the first 6-9 months of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Moderate physical exertion including frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching and carrying moderately heavy loads (up to 25 lbs.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Dental Operatory and equipment as well as usual office environment.
• Ability to travel from clinic to clinic in own vehicle or dental van as required.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• HS Diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous dental experience desired, but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Bilingual (Spanish or French) language preferred but not required.

AMAZING BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with employer match
• FSA
• Vacation
• Sick Leave

Proposed salary range: $35,360 to $44,241.

About Promise: Based in Champaign, Illinois, Promise Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to improving the health of the community through treatment, prevention, and education. We serve all patients regardless of their ability to pay for services and provide robust patient support and enabling services. Promise has deep roots in Champaign's underserved communities and serves a diverse population. Approximately 30% of our patients are Spanish speaking. Champaign-Urbana is a growing, diverse community of 195,000 residents and home to the Big-Ten University of Illinois. Champaign-Urbana is located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. Champaign is 2.3 hours from the Chicago O'Hare International Airport with daily train transportation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Completed background check and drug screen required prior to start date.