Dental Assistant

Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team at a military installation. This full-time role involves assisting dentists with complex procedures, maintaining dental equipment, and ensuring patient comfort. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dental assisting, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. With a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth, this position offers a rewarding career path in the healthcare field. Join a team that values service and excellence in patient care!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Assists in complex dental procedures and patient care.
• Operates dental X-ray equipment and maintains cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in assisting with restorative and surgical treatments.
• Schedules patients and maintains dental equipment.

Skills

Dental Assisting

BLS Certification

Patient Care

X-ray Equipment Operation

Education

Certificate or Associate Degree in Dental Assisting

36 months of experience as a dental assistant

Tools

Dental X-ray Equipment

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

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Recruiter, Distinctive Home and Healthcare

Distinctive Home & Health Care is a leading provider of healthcare to serve military installations across the United States. Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality of service and support for each one of our clients. Distinctive Healthcare is currently seeking to hire a full-time Dental Assistant at the Naval Station in Great Lakes, IL.

Sign-on Bonus: $750 after 30 Days of employment. $500 Referral bonus for existing employees who must work for 60 days minimum.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Certificate or associate degree in Dental Assisting
• Instead of a certificate or degree, possess 36 months of experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant.
• BLS Certification. (American Heart Association) or (American Red Cross)

Core Duties:

• Performs duties in assisting in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment. Receives and schedules patients for treatment.
• Obtains records related medical history of the patient. Chart examination and treatment information. Records information on prescriptions.
• Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical trays. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.
• Assists dentist at chairside. Performs intra-oral procedures as directed by a dentist. Takes preliminary impressions for study models, removes sutures, places and removes rubber dams, period-packs, matrix bands, and wedges.
• Relays dentist’s instructions to the patient for post-treatment care. Instructs patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay.
• Operates dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra-oral radiographs. Maintains, cleans, and performs minor repairs on X-ray equipment and materials.
• Pours and trims models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays. Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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Vision insurance

401(k)

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