Dental Assistant: Patient Care, X-Rays & Sterilization

Gibson-Area-Hospital-; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services is seeking a full-time dental assistant to support the dentist and team with patient care, records, and clerical tasks. You will sterilize instruments, take X-rays, and help educate patients on oral hygiene within a busy clinic.

The role involves physical tasks, adherence to OSHA and HIPAA rules, and coordinating scheduling while maintaining inventory and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED.
• Experience with dental care devices and equipment.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures.
• Ability to maintain HIPAA-compliant records.
• Physically capable of lifting and long periods of sitting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist and staff in patient care, office and lab duties.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and prepare materials.
• Take x-rays and manage inventory of supplies.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Maintain infection control guidelines and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Infection control

Dental assisting

HIPAA compliance

Patient education

Office procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Autoclave

X-ray equipment

Dental instruments

Job description

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services is seeking a full-time dental assistant to support the dentist and team with patient care, records, and clerical tasks. You will sterilize instruments, take X-rays, and help educate patients on oral hygiene within a busy clinic.

The role involves physical tasks, adherence to OSHA and HIPAA rules, and coordinating scheduling while maintaining inventory and patient comfort.