DENTAL ASSISTANT

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Dental Assistant to perform dental exams, treatment, and X-rays for military service members. This position mainly requires weekend work and occasionally weekdays. Key responsibilities include providing digital x-rays and sterilizing instruments. Candidates must possess active Dental Assistant Certification, CPR/BLS Certification, and be comfortable with chair-side assisting. Experience in a military environment is preferred. Join us in delivering high-quality health services to our troops.

Qualifications

• Active Dental Assistant Certification required.
• CPR/BLS Certification needed.
• 4-handed chair-side assisting experience preferred.
• Experience with sterilization processes.
• Experience with basic administrative functions.
• Experience working with military is preferred.
• Proficient with computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide Digital x-Rays (BW & PANO).
• Provide sterilization of instruments.

Skills

Active Dental Assistant Certification in the state (CDA, RDA, EDDA, EFDA)

CPR/BLS Certification

Comfortable with 4-handed chair-side assisting

Experience with sterilization

Proficient with computer programs

Experience working with military - preferred

Must have weekend availability

Education

State Dental Assistant Certification (CDA/RDA/EDDA/EFDA)

Job description

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

We will primarily work weekends, with some occasional weekdays in the State of IL 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:

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

Responsibilities

• Provide Digital x-Rays (BW & PANO).
• Provide sterilization of instruments.

Requirements

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

With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals are dedicated, and strive to do the right thing for our partners and their members every time. Because of this commitment, we’ve set a new standard of care delivery through our fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models.

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

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.