Dental Assistant: Chairside Pro for Military Clinic Care

Distinctive Home & Health Care; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will assist in dental procedures, schedule patients, and maintain dental equipment. Must possess certification from an accredited program or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include sterilizing instruments, recording patient history, and supporting the dentist during treatment. This role is crucial in delivering quality dental care to patients in a military installation.

Qualifications

• Must satisfy one of the following requirements: Dental assistant certification with experience.
• Membership with the American Association of Dental Assistants is a plus.
• Ability to perform intra-oral procedures as directed by dentist.

Responsibilities

• Assist in complex restorative and surgical treatment.
• Schedule patients for treatment.
• Maintain dental equipment.

Skills

Assisting in dental procedures

Patient scheduling

Obtaining medical history

Instrument sterilization

Education

Certification as a dental assistant from accredited program

Certification from military dental technician school

Graduation from state-accredited program for dental assistants

Tools

Dental X-ray equipment

Dental tools and instruments

Job description

A healthcare service provider is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will assist in dental procedures, schedule patients, and maintain dental equipment. Must possess certification from an accredited program or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include sterilizing instruments, recording patient history, and supporting the dentist during treatment. This role is crucial in delivering quality dental care to patients in a military installation.