Dental Assistant

TCA Health Inc.- NFP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to provide quality care in a clinical setting. This role involves assisting dentists with procedures, maintaining patient comfort, and ensuring the efficiency of dental operations. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, a solid background in public health, and a passion for patient care. Join a team that values professional growth and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, a 401K plan, and paid holidays. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of patients, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

401K Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% match

Medical Insurance (employer pays 85% of single HMO rate)

Dental and Vision Insurance (employer pays 100% of single HMO rate)

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Employer-Paid Long Term Disability

Nine paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a public health setting required.
• Current CPR Certification is mandatory.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist with dental procedures and ensure supplies are available.
• Process and sterilize dental instruments between patient visits.
• Maintain organized dental records and schedule appointments.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Typing Skills

Computer Skills

Experience in Public Health

CPR Certification

Education

Certificate of Dental Assistant

Tools

Digital X-rays

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Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $22.00/hr

Job Title:

Dental Assistant

Department:

Dental

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Salary:

$18 - $22

Job Description

The Dental Assistant will assist the Dentist in providing quality dental care for adult and pediatric patients in their general dentistry practice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Dentist with dental procedures and ensure supplies and equipment are available.
• Set up and prepare dental treatment rooms.
• Process and sterilize dental instruments between patient visits.
• Make patients comfortable in the dental chair.
• Maintain dental records with proper documentation, confidentiality, and security.
• Pull and file patient charts daily.
• Prepare new charts and maintain organized dental records.
• Order and inventory dental supplies.
• Autoclave dental instruments and disinfect examination areas per OSHA standards.
• Prepare materials, expose radiographs, and process dental x-ray films as directed by a dentist.
• Familiarity with digital x-rays.
• Participate in Quality Improvement Program.
• Schedule and confirm appointments; handle telephone inquiries.
• Triaging dental emergencies.
• Comfortable seeing children.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good typing and computer skills.
• Professional demeanor at all times.
• At least 1 year experience in a public health setting.
• Current CPR Certification required.

Education Requirements

Certificate of Dental Assistant from an accredited institution preferred.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand and walk. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Working Conditions

Clinical setting.

TCA Benefits:

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% match
• Medical Insurance (employer pays 85% of single HMO rate)
• Dental and Vision Insurance (employer pays 100% of single HMO rate)
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer-Paid Long Term Disability
• Nine paid holidays per year

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care