Dental Assistant II

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Full time, Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:15pm. 40 hours per week. Pay range $20.40 - $30.60.

• Assist the dentist at chairside using 4‑handed technique for the transfer of instruments and materials.
• Ensure all instruments and supplies are available for the planned procedure.
• Maintain a dry working area for the dentist using suction.
• Expose and process dental radiographs.
• Set‑up and break‑down the treatment room between patients.
• Maintain tray set‑ups for various dental procedures and ensure instruments and equipment are properly disinfected/sterilized between patients.
• Insure assigned treatment room is adequately stocked and maintained at all times.
• Perform laboratory duties which include pouring up, trimming and separating models.
• Participate in assigned duties including drug cabinet maintenance, lab cleaning, gas level checks, spore testing, autoclave cleaning, etc.
• Provide dental assistant support for the operating room as a dental scrub nurse.
• Perform coronal polishing on patients scheduled for dental cleanings.
• Apply pit and fissure sealants on children's teeth which meet specific criteria, as determined by the dentist.
• Attend all mandatory in‑services and education days.
• Perform quality management activities which include pulling patient records for chart audits, validating dental assistant competency, etc., as requested.
• Complete all required safety and survey obligations.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1‑2 years of dental assistant experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Current CPR certification (will provide upon hire).

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; patient handling equipment expected for lifts over 35 pounds.
• Completion of Coronal Polishing/Application of Pit & Fissure Sealant Course approved by the Illinois State Dental Society.

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 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.
• Educational Assistance Program.