Dental Assistant I - Mile Square Health Center - Auburn Gresham

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 Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission‑accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of 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. Learn more: This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Under the direction of a Dentist, the Dental Assistant provides assistance to staff dentist in rendering service to adult and pediatric dental patients. The role includes preparing dental units for patient treatment, including sterilization, x‑ray, and reception functions; receiving and preparing patients for dental treatment; assisting the dentist at the chairside; maintaining 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 patients for exam/procedure. Assists in administering first aid measures to patients. Dismisses patients, assists 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, inventorying and distribution of supplies. Records 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 reassure 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 and participates in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications Formal training in dental assisting techniques and procedures. Work experience in chair‑side dental assisting. 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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois Chicago