Dental Hygienist - Part Time

Community Health Care, Inc.; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy work/life balance

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Competitive compensation with bonus

FREE prescription medication

Paid time off

Employers-paid life and disability

YMCA Discount Program

Retirement plan with matching

Job summary

Community Health Care, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant who will assist dentists during examinations and procedures, maintain accurate patient records, and prepare treatment rooms.

The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited Dental Assisting program and be CPR certified. A healthy work/life balance and a competitive compensation package with several benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must meet applicable Iowa Dental Board requirements for registration as a Dental Assistant.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient health history and informs the dentist of any changes affecting treatment.
• Prepares treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for dental procedures.
• Assists the dentist during examinations and dental procedures.
• Exposes, develops, and mounts dental radiographs.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains dental instruments and equipment.
• Follows infection control and safety guidelines.
• Maintains accurate patient charts and treatment records.
• Demonstrates knowledge of various consents, including oral surgery, papoose, and endodontic procedures.
• Provides patient education and support regarding oral hygiene and treatment procedures.

Education

Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program

Job description

Reviews patient health history and informs the dentist of any changes affecting treatment.

Prepares treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for dental procedures.

Assists the dentist during examinations and dental procedures.

Exposes, develops, and mounts dental radiographs.

Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains dental instruments and equipment.

Follows infection control and safety guidelines.

Maintains accurate patient charts and treatment records.

Demonstrates knowledge of various consents, including oral surgery, papoose, and endodontic procedures.

Provides patient education and support regarding oral hygiene and treatment procedures.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience/Education: Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Must meet applicable Iowa Dental Board requirements for registration as a Dental Assistant. Current CPR certification required.

Check Out These Perks:

• Healthy work/life balance (Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm)
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
• FREE prescription medication for employees and their family members
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and birthday holiday
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• YMCA Discount Program
• Retirement plan with employer matching after one year

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