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Pillars Community Health - La Grange Park, IL
posted 10 days ago
About the position
This position works on-site at our new Dental Clinic at 321 N La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526. Under the general supervision of the VP of Dental Services, the DA provides skilled dental clinical support to assist the Dentist(s) and Hygienist(s) in the dental operatory. Assist with referrals, sets up operatory, sterilizes tools, sanitizes chairs and equipment according to standard, monitor patients during treatment, provides clerical, clinical and maintenance support for the effective functioning of the Dental Center; provides interpretation services between patient and provider(s) as necessary helping patients maintain and improve their oral health. Treats patients professionally and with dignity.
Responsibilities
- Provides accurate Spanish/English interpretation for dentists, dental hygienists, and patients and translates written materials as needed
- Assists dentists with all dental procedures including surgery
- Constructs night guards
- Conducts patient education programs
- Distributes patient education materials, and explain treatment
- Cleans, sterilizes and maintains dental equipment and operatories as appropriate
- Schedules appointments as necessary
- Participates in continuing professional development to keep informed of clinical practices
- Answers inquiries about dental services
- Performs general clerical duties
- Maintains patient information and confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and agency policies
- Adheres to Pillars Community Health guidelines related to Radiation Safety, Infection Control, Patient Safety and customer service.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED equivalent
- Current Illinois Dental Assistant Certification preferred
- Previous experience as a Dental Assistant required
- Experience should include conducting patient education and cleaning, sterilizing and maintain dental equipment
- Prior experience working in a non-profit or community health center preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- Experience providing accurate Spanish/English interpretation and translating written materials into English is preferred
Nice-to-haves
- Coronal polishing - preferred
- CPR certified
