Dental Assistant II

Department:

08670 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Dentistry

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:15pm

Pay Range
$20.40 - $30.60

Major Responsibilities:

Standard Dental Assistant activities and comprise responsibilities
1)Assists the dentist at chairside using 4-handed technique for the transfer of instruments and materials.

2)Ensures that all instruments and supplies are available for the planned procedure.

3)Maintains a dry working area for the dentist using suction.

4)Exposes and processes dental radiographs.

5)Sets-up and breaks-down the treatment room between patients.

6)Maintains tray set-ups for various dental procedures. Ensures instruments and equipment are properly disinfected/sterilized between patients.

7)Insures assigned treatment room is adequately stocked and maintained at all times.

8)Performs laboratory duties which include pouring up, trimming and separating models.

9)Participates in assigned duties which include: drug cabinet maintenance, lab cleaning, gas level checks, spore testing, autoclave cleaning, etc.

10)Provides dental assistant support for the operating room as a dental scrub nurse.

Performs other clinical support tasks on patients, as requested.
1)Performs coronal polishing on patients scheduled for dental cleanings.

2)Applies pit and fissure sealants on children's teeth which meet specific criteria, as determined by the dentist.

Non-clinical activities which are standard for all associates.
3)Attends all mandatory in-services and education days.

4)Performs quality management activities which include pulling patient records for chart audits, validating dental assistant competency, etc., as requested.

5)Completes all required safety and survey obligations.

Education/Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years dental assistant.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Current CPR certification. (will provide upon hire)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Current CPR certification. (will provide upon hire)
• Completion of Coronal Polishing/Application of Pit & Fissure Sealant Course Approved by the Illinois State Dental Society.

If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. 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.

Our Commitment to You:

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:

Compensation

• 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

Benefits and more

• 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

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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