Dental Assistant Quincy Job Quincy area,Illinois USA,Dental / Dentistry

Position: Dental Assistant I (0197) - Quincy

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Description

The incumbent provides clinical and administrative support to dental faculty, residents, students, and other members of the dental care team. This position is responsible for assisting with clinical environments, supporting patient care coordination, and performing dental-specific administrative functions necessary for efficient clinic operations.

The position includes direct dental assisting and dental administrative and patient coordination responsibilities. Administrative duties are integrated into dental clinic operations and support patient access, clinical scheduling, treatment coordination, documentation, and continuity of care. The incumbent may be assigned to work areas based on operational needs, patient volume, and staffing requirements.

* This position is ON SITE only*

Examples of Duties

Direct Clinical Dental Assisting - 51%

Prepare dental operatories, equipment, instruments, supplies, and patient records.

Assist dentists, faculty, residents, and dental students during examinations and procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques, including instrument transfer, material preparation, retraction, and evacuation.

Expose dental radiographs under the direction of a licensed dentist.

Receive, escort, and seat patients in treatment areas and prepare patients for dental examinations and procedures.

Assist dental providers with patient preparation and clinical support.

Clean, disinfect, and prepare dental operatories between patients according to established infection prevention protocols.

Follow OSHA regulations, standard precautions, and institutional infection prevention and safety policies.

Clean, sterilize, package, and organize dental instruments and equipment, including placement of disposable barriers.

Assist with ordering, stocking, inventory management, and distribution of dental instruments, materials, and clinical supplies.

Document clinical information and update patient records.

Communicate with patients regarding procedures, preparation, and post‑treatment instructions as directed by dentists.

Assist with maintaining clinical readiness, including monitoring supply levels, equipment availability, and operatory maintenance.

Provide chairside support and other dental assisting duties based on patient care needs.

Perform other related clinical duties as assigned.

Patient Care Coordination and Administrative Support - 49%

Coordinate dental patient appointments, including new patient visits, follow‑up appointments, treatment visits, and provider‑specific scheduling requirements.

Manage dental appointment schedules to support appropriate utilization of dental operatories.

Answer incoming dental clinic telephone calls, respond to patient inquiries, and route clinical questions.

Greet and receive dental patients, verify appointment information, and facilitate patient check‑in and check‑out processes.

Maintain accurate patient demographic, contact, and appointment information in the electronic dental record.

Review daily dental schedules to identify treatment needs, appointment preparation requirements, and potential scheduling conflicts.

Coordinate appointments involving multiple dental procedures, providers, residents, students, or specialty services.

Assist patients with understanding dental appointment instructions.

Communicate with dental faculty, residents, students, and clinical staff regarding patient arrivals, schedule changes, cancellations, and treatment readiness.

Assist with managing dental appointment cancellations, rescheduling, patient reminders, and open appointment availability.

Maintain dental patient recall and follow‑up…