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Dental Assistant II position at AMG 811 W Wellington - Dentistry. Assists dentists with procedures, maintains treatment areas, performs lab duties, and provides clinical support. Includes non-clinical activities such as attending training and completing safety obligations.
Job Responsibility:
Assists the dentist at chairside using 4-handed technique for the transfer of instruments and materials
Ensures that all instruments and supplies are available for the planned procedure
Maintains a dry working area for the dentist using suction
Exposes and processes dental radiographs
Sets-up and breaks-down the treatment room between patients
Maintains tray set-ups for various dental procedures
Ensures instruments and equipment are properly disinfected/sterilized between patients
Ensures assigned treatment room is adequately stocked and maintained at all times
Performs laboratory duties which include pouring up, trimming and separating models
Participates in assigned duties which include drug cabinet maintenance, lab cleaning, gas level checks, spore testing, autoclave cleaning, etc
Provides dental assistant support for the operating room as a dental scrub nurse
Performs coronal polishing on patients scheduled for dental cleanings
Applies pit and fissure sealants on children's teeth which meet specific criteria, as determined by the dentist
Attends all mandatory in services and education days
Performs quality management activities which include pulling patient records for chart audits, validating dental assistant competency, etc., as requested
Completes all required safety and survey obligations
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
1-2 years dental assistant
Good communication skills
Good customer service skills
Current CPR certification (will provide upon hire)
Completion of Coronal Polishing/Application of Pit & Fissure Sealant Course Approved by the Illinois State Dental Society
Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance