Dental Assistant I - MSHC Main

Dental Assistant I - MSHC Main

Hiring Department: MSHC Main

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024185

Posting Close Date: April 4, 2024

Position Number: CF1012

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience.  In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick.  In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.  Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .

Description:

Under the direction of a Dentist, the Dental Assistant provides assistance to staff dentist in rendering service to adult and pediatric dental patients. Prepare dental units for patient treatment. including sterilization, x-ray and reception functions. Receive and prepare patients for dental treatment, assist the dentist at the chair side. Maintain records of patient appointments, examinations and treatment plans.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Arranges equipment, pre-tray setups, dental materials and supplies, and patients’ records.
• Provides assistance during dental procedures by transferring instruments, manipulating dental materials, retracting and evacuating oral cavity, and assisting with sedations.
• Answers patients’ inquiries (on phone or in person); receives and seats patients; and prepares patient for exam/procedure.
• Assists in administering first aid measures to patients.
• Dismisses patients, assisting them from office and procedure room; enters services rendered on patient’s record; cleans operatory; and arranges next appointment.
• Performs simple laboratory procedures (such as pouring impressions, sterilizing instruments, and fabricating acrylic impression trays).
• Assists in the ordering, stocking, replenishment, and distribution of supplies.
• Recording treatment information in patient records in the EMR system.
• Communicates directly with patients as guided; communicates in an appropriate and positive manner to guide and re-assure patients, as well as support the patient care mission of the institution.
• Sterilizes and disinfects equipment and materials as based on facility protocol.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required: 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work on the mobile unit when needed.
• Completion of Dental Assistant Certification Program.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position.  Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience.  In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick.  In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.  Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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