DENTAL ASSISTANT

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Dental Assistant, primarily working weekends to provide crucial dental care to military service members. Responsibilities include offering mobile dental services, digital X-rays, and sterilization of instruments. Applicants must have active certifications, including Dental Assistant and Radiology, and be comfortable with chair-side assisting. Apply now to be part of a dedicated team making a difference in the health of our military personnel.

Qualifications

• Active Dental Assistant Certification in the state (CDA, RDA, EDDA, EFDA).
• Active Radiology Certification.
• CPR/BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental services in a mobile environment.
• Provide digital X-rays (BW & PANO).
• Sterilize instruments.

Skills

4-handed chair-side assisting

Experience with sterilization

Basic administrative functions

Computer programs proficiency

Experience working with military

CPR/BLS Certification

Education

Active Dental Assistant Certification

Active Radiology Certification

Job description

Join to apply for the DENTAL ASSISTANT role at Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions.

Attention all Dental Assistants, we are calling on you to partner with us to complete dental exams, treatment, and X-rays for our Military Service members.

We primarily work weekends, with some occasional weekdays in Illinois on an "as needed" basis.

We provide Health Readiness Services to meet the medical and dental requirements to maintain a deployable military force for the following branches:

• U.S. Army Reserve (USAR)
• Army National Guard (ARNG)
• U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR)
• U.S. Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)
• U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (USCGR)
• Air National Guard (ANG)
• U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR)

Responsibilities:

• Provide dental services in a mobile environment.
• Provide digital X-rays (BW & PANO).
• Sterilize instruments.

Requirements:

• Active Dental Assistant Certification in the state (CDA, RDA, EDDA, EFDA).
• Active Radiology Certification.
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• Comfortable with 4-handed chair-side assisting.
• Experience with sterilization.
• Experience with basic administrative functions.
• Experience working with the military is preferred.
• Proficient with computer programs.
• Weekend availability is required.

With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader dedicated to delivering high-quality care through innovative models such as fixed clinics, mobile treatment centers, telemedicine, and portable deployment.

Join our team and become part of a bridge for better health.

Note: If you receive a conditional offer, a background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening are required. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to all applicable anti-discrimination laws and policies, and do not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment based on sex, age, race, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

Salary: $20.00/hour

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care