Dental Assistant II - Part-Time

Northshore Health Centers, Inc; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthShore Health Centers seeks a Dental Assistant II to support dentists and hygienists in direct patient care. You will take patient intakes, expose X-rays, and sterilize instruments while preparing operatories and managing supplies.

You'll interact with patients, document services, and assist with daily huddles. BLS within 2 weeks and Indiana radiographer license are required, with formal dental assistant training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 2 weeks of hire.
• Indiana Dental Radiographer License required.
• Formal training as a dental assistant preferred.
• Two years of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat patients; prepare for exams and procedures.
• Expose and process dental X-rays; maintain radiology records.
• Sterilize instruments; clean and prep operatories.
• Assist during procedures by transferring instruments and retracting.
• Record treatments in electronic health records.
• Order, stock, and inventory supplies; ensure clean storage.
• Communicate clearly with patients; reassure and guide them.
• Prepare study casts, impressions, and related materials.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Compliance knowledge

Critical thinking

Emotional intelligence

Ethical reasoning

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma, Transcripts, or Equivalent

Dental Radiographer License (Indiana)

Formal dental assistant training

Job description

Summary/ObjectiveThe Dental Assistant II is responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of NorthShore Health Centers. The assistant performs patient intakes, exposes and processes x-rays, and is also responsible for sterilization of instruments, cleaning and preparing operatories, in addition, the Dental Assistant II maintains inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.Essential FunctionsAnswer patient’s inquiries (on phone or in person), receives and seats patients, and prepares patient for exam/procedure.Dismisses patients, assisting them from office and procedure room, enters services rendered on patients’ records.Recording treatment information in electronic patient records.Arranges equipment, pre-tray setups, dental materials and supplies.Provide assistance during dental procedures by transferring instruments, manipulating dental materials, retracting and evacuating oral cavity.Perform simple laboratory procedures (such as pouring impressions, sterilizing instruments, fabricating acrylic impression trays, fabricating temporary crowns/bridges).Assist Lead Dental Assistant in the ordering, stocking, taking inventory, distribution of supplies, ensures supplies and equipment are clean and put away after use.Communicate directly with patients; communicates in an appropriate and positive manner to guide and re-assure patients, as well as supports the patient care mission of the organization.Report on malfunctioning operatory or x-ray equipment to Lead Dental Assistant, helps identify and report general maintenance problems in the clinic.Prepares, organizes, and packs instruments and supplies.Takes, pours, trims, and polishes study casts and models.Assist the Lead Dental Assistant with completing daily huddles.*These essential functions are a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position and are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The position will include other duties as assigned, and duties are subject to change at management's discretion.CompetenciesPlanning and strategic foresightResponsible Decision MakingIntegrity and accountabilityInnovation and creativityAdaptive and flexibleLeadership, teamwork, and conflict resolutionProfessionalism and work ethicEmpathyWork EnvironmentWork is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent personal and telephone contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive.TravelTravel within Northshore locations will be frequent for this position. Travel outside of Northshore locations will be rare for this position.Required Role QualificationsHigh School Diploma, Transcripts, or EquivalentBasic Life Support (BLS) certified within 2 weeks of hireDental Radiographer License in the State of IndianaPreferred Role QualificationsFormal training as a dental assistantTwo years of experience working within a healthcare settingRequired SkillsAbility to analyze situations and solve problems at strategic and tactical levelsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsAbility to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policiesAbility to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factorsPracticed at organization and planningEmploy Critical thinking and problem solvingMaintains composure and operates with emotional intelligenceEthical reasoning and decision-makingStrong attention to detailReceptive and responsive to feedbackExcellent verbal and written communication skillsTime management, prioritization, and sense of urgencyProficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software