Dental Assistant – Pediatric & General Dentistry

TCA Health Inc.- NFP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Savings Plan and up to

Medical Insurance- employer pays 85%

Dental and Vision Insurance- employer

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance.

Employer- Paid Long Term Disability.

Nine (9) paid holidays per year.

Job summary

TCA Health Inc.- NFP in Chicago's south side seeks a Dental Assistant to support the Dentist in delivering quality adult and pediatric dental care within a general dentistry practice. You'll assist with procedures, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, manage dental records, and help with patient comfort and scheduling in a clinical setting.

Certification as a Dental Assistant and CPR are required; at least 1 year in a public health setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal/oral communication skills.
• Good typing and computer skills.
• Professional demeanor at all times.
• At least 1 year experience in a public health setting.
• Current CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentist with dental procedures and ensure supplies and equipment are available.
• Set up and prepare dental treatment rooms.
• Process and sterilize dental instruments between patients.
• Make patients feel comfortable in the dental chair.
• Maintain confidentiality and proper dental records, and ensure safety of records.
• Pull and file patient charts daily and prepare new charts.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Typing

Professional demeanor

Public health experience

Education

Certificate of Dental Assistant

Job description

TCA Health Inc.- NFP in Chicago's south side seeks a Dental Assistant to support the Dentist in delivering quality adult and pediatric dental care within a general dentistry practice. You'll assist with procedures, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, manage dental records, and help with patient comfort and scheduling in a clinical setting.

Certification as a Dental Assistant and CPR are required; at least 1 year in a public health setting preferred.