Dental Assistant

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; Kewanee (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team in Kewanee. This part-time role involves supporting the dentist in providing quality care to patients, maintaining a clean and organized clinic, and managing dental instruments and supplies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dental assistance, including experience with electronic medical records and sterilization procedures. Join a compassionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of patients in a supportive environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow their career in the dental field while making a positive impact.

Benefits

Union position

Automatic salary increase

Generous Paid Days Off

401(k) plan with match

Uniform allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in a dental setting and familiarity with electronic medical records.
• Current CPR certification from recognized organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during examinations and treatments.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the dental clinic.
• Prepare patients for treatment and manage instruments.

Skills

Dental Assistance

Patient Care

Sterilization Procedures

Electronic Medical Records

Intra-oral X-rays

Education

High School Graduate

GED Certificate

Tools

X-ray Unit

Autoclave

Dental Unit

Job description

POSITION: Dental Assistant

SCHEDULE: Part Time - Mondays and Tuesdays 8A to 4P days may be flexible

FACILITY: Kewanee Life Skills and Re-Entry Center

LOCATION: Kewanee Illinois

A job is more than a paycheck.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's most well-known correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

BENEFITS

Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Union position
• $19.07 start, automatic increase in six months to $21.19
• Annual Increase
• Generous Paid Days Off per year (PTO, holidays, personal, sick)
• 401(k) plan with 50% match up to 6%
• Uniform allowance
• and more!

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Wexford Health Dentist and site Manager, performs non-professional work assisting the Dentist during examination and treatment of patients and in the routine handling of instruments, and supplies. Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.

• Maintains supplies, materials and records of treatment.
• Sets up instruments, equipment and supplies as directed by the dentist or dental hygienist.
• Assist the dentist, as directed, in providing dental care to residents.
• Prepares the patient for treatment.
• Ensures proper clean up, packaging and sterilizing of instruments.
• Assists in instruction of patients in proper dental hygiene.
• Accurately records services in the patient's medical record, as directed by the dentist.
• Receives instructions from the dental hygienist (if available) and provides assistance when requested.
• Assists in screenings for dental emergencies and sick call.
• Provides chair-side assistance by keeping operating field clear, passing instruments and suctioning.
• Scrubs and sterilizes instruments.
• Mixes restorative materials.
• Assists in taking intra-oral x-rays in accordance with proper radiological hygiene.
• Develops and mounts x-ray films.
• Performs intra-oral tasks as defined by law.
• Maintains x-ray unit, processor, autoclave and dental unit according to specifications.
• Inventories supplies and equipment to maintain adequate levels.
• Orders supplies and equipment as needed.
• Ensures there is sufficient number of trays set up for the day's patients, pulpotomy, caries control, amalgam and Perio/scaling.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic.
• Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, perform other duties as required or assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

LICENSING: Experience working in a dental setting and/or correctional health care.
Prior experience with use of electronic medical record system.

CERTIFICATION:

• Preferably registered or certified by professional association
• Current CPR Certification-Accepted:
• American Red Cross
• American Heart Association
• American Safety and Health Institute

EDUCATION: High School Graduate or GED certificate.

EOE/M/F/D/V