Dental Technician- Part-Time

Shriners Hospitals for Children; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Children's Chicago is seeking a part-time Dental Technician to assist in dental and surgical procedures for patients with cleft and craniofacial differences. The role requires a high school diploma and preferred experience of 5 years in a related field. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a supportive work environment focused on pediatric care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one

403(b) and Roth 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Preferred: Associates Degree.
• 5 years related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dental and surgical procedures for the Cleft/Craniofacial Team.
• Take dental impressions and radiographs.
• Maintain dental lab supplies and correspondence with community dentists.

Skills

Radiographic techniques

Dental assisting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Shriners Children’s Chicago offers specialized care for a wide range of pediatricorthopedic,bone and joint conditions, including rare diseases and syndromes. Other specialties includespine and scoliosis care,plastic surgery,cleft lip and palate care, comprehensive rehabilitationandspinal cord injuries.

Job Overview

Schedule: Part-Time Day Shift- 0.5 FTE

Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm (2 days) and 9:00am-1:00pm (1 day)

Shriners Children's Chicago has an opportunity for a Part-time Dental Technician. The Dental Technician is responsible for assisting the dental and surgical specialist of the Cleft/Craniofacial Team. This position supports dental OR/surgical procedures; performed by the cleft surgeons and appropriate outpatient dental procedures and radiographs for patients presenting with cleft and congential and acquired craniomaxillofacial differences.

The pay range for this position is $21.24/hour - $26.56/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.

Responsibilities

• Takes cephalometric, panoramic and occlusal radiographs for patients presenting to the clinics of the Plastic Surgery department.
• Assists the pediatric dentist, orthodontist and prosthodontist in the operating room and outpatient clinic.
• Maintains correspondence with community orthodontists, dentists and prosthodontists.
• Takes dental impressions of patients presenting for surgical treatment planning.
• Pours and trims dental models and fabricates splints for patients presenting for surgical treatment planning.
• Assists in making surgical appliances in the Dental Lab.
• Manages the dental radiographic files and dental study models of the patients of the Plastic Surgery Service.
• Maintains stock in the Dental Lab and X-ray supply area.
• Reports malfunctions of the dental radiographic and processing equipment.

Note: This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Associates Degree (Preferred)

Experience:

5 Years Related Work Experience (Preferred)

Certification & Licensures:

Certificate in Dental Assisting (Preferred)