Dental Assistant

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in correctional health care is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will provide essential support to the dentist, ensuring that patients receive high-quality dental care. Your responsibilities will include preparing patients for treatment, maintaining sterilization protocols, and assisting in various dental procedures. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of justice-involved individuals. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Union position

Annual Increase

40 Paid Days Off per year

BlueCross BlueShield Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) plan with 50% match

Company-paid short-term disability

Healthcare spending account

Uniform allowance

Qualifications

• Experience working in a dental setting or correctional health care.
• Current CPR Certification from recognized associations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with patient care and routine handling of instruments.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the dental clinic.
• Accurately record services in the patient's medical record.

Skills

Patient Care

Dental Hygiene

Instrument Sterilization

Electronic Medical Records

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

X-ray Equipment

Dental Instruments

Job description

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POSITION: Dental Assistant
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 7:30A-3:30P (Sat, Sun off)
FACILITY: Pontiac Correctional Center
LOCATION: Pontiac, Illinois
COMPENSATION: Estimated range $19.07-$21.19

A job is more than a paycheck. You will make a difference, every day.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest 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
• Annual Increase
• 40 Paid Days Off per year (PTO, holidays, personal, sick)
• BlueCross BlueShield Medical insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 50% match up to 6%
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Uniform allowance
• and more!

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Wexford Health Dentist, 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

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