Dental Assistant

promisehealth.org; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 35,360 - 41,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

FSA

Vacation

Sick Leave

Job summary

A community health organization in Champaign, Illinois seeks a Dental Assistant to uphold quality care standards by assisting dentists in procedures, maintaining hygiene practices, and ensuring meticulous patient record management. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and must achieve nitrous certification within 6-9 months. Offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of FQHC dental clinic operations and administration.
• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Must acquire nitrous certification within the first 6-9 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist and hygienists in chair-side procedures.
• Prepare and set up instruments and materials for procedures.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain cleanliness of work areas.
• Schedule patients and maintain patient records accurately.
• Assist in improving patient experiences and communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

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.

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.

MINUMUM 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.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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

AMAZING BENEFITS

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

Proposed salary range: $35,360 to $41,080

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.