Dental Assistant - Oral Medicine & Maxillofacial Surgery

Major Responsibilities

• Assists the dentist at chairside using 4-handed technique for the transfer of instruments and materials.
• Insures that all instruments and supplies are available for the planned procedure.
• Maintains a dry working area for the dentist with suction.
• Exposes and processes dental radiographs.
• Sets‑up and breaks‑down the treatment room between patients.
• Insures instruments and equipment are properly disinfected/sterilized between patients.
• Maintains tray set‑ups for various dental procedures.
• Performs laboratory duties which include pouring up, trimming and separating models.
• Participates in ongoing 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.
• Insures assigned treatment room is adequately stocked and maintained at all times.
• Participates in developing and maintaining quality management activities.
• Attends all hospital mandatory in services and education days.

• Performs quality management activities which include pulling patient records for chart audits.
• Completes all required safety and AMG obligations.
• Attend all required meetings, in services and training.

High school diploma or equivalent. 6 months – 1 year dental assistant or related experience.

• Good communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Current CPR Certification. (Will be provided upon hire)

• Current CPR Certification. (Will be provided upon hire)
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other associate when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Under supervision of the Manager, the Dental Assistant with Expanded Duties provides clinical support for dentists in the General Practice Residency Program.

Responsibilities include:

chairside assisting, radiographic film taking and processing, room set‑up and breakdown and room stocking and maintenance. In addition, other support duties such as coronal polishing and application of pit and fissure sealants are also performed, as requested by the dentists.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• 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

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• 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