Dental Assistant

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Peoria, IL is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the team. The role supports care at St. Francis Medical Center and the Peoria County Health Department, assisting with patient treatment, room management, and sterilization.

The position requires a high school diploma and relevant certifications, with room for growth into CDA certification. The ideal candidate has 6 months of dental assisting experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months dental assisting experience.
• Certification: nitrous oxide monitoring within 6 months.
• Certification: coronal polishing within 1 year.
• Sealants application within 1 year.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong computer skills with Microsoft software; detail-oriented and analytical.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of patients receiving dental treatment.
• Manage treatment rooms and provide patient instruction.
• Complete administrative services and instrument sterilization.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Nitrous oxide monitoring certification

Coronal polishing certification

Sealants application certification

CDA Certification

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Expected pay for this position is $18.98 - $22.34/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

This dental assistant will be working along side the OSF dental residents. This dental assistant will work at both clinics in Peoria which are St. Francis Medical Center and Peoria County Health Department off Sheridan Rd.

Ideal candidate

Ideal candidate will have experience in all aspects of dental: scheduling, all clinical procedures, and infection control.

Position Summary

The Dental Assistant assists in the care of patients receiving dental treatment. The Dental Assistant is responsible for managing treatment rooms, providing patient instruction, completing administrative services and instrument sterilization. Provides safe and appropriate care in compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/ GED
• Experience: 6 months dental assisting experience
• Licensure/Certification: Must receive certification of monitoring Nitrous Oxide within 6 months of employment. Must receive Certification of Coronal Polishing and application of pit and fissure sealants within 1 year of employment.
• Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program OR minimum of 6 months experience working as a dental assistant in a dental practice
• Experience: 2 years dental assisting experience with CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) Certification
• Licensure/ Certification: CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) Certification or equivalent

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.