Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $16-$19

About DCHD:
Mission: To protect and promote healthier lifestyles through prevention and education.
As a certified health department, the Douglas County Health Department is responsible for several programs as well as many other public health services. Programs are grouped into divisions relating to either nursing, environmental health or health education. All programs have an educational component. The goal of this department is to increase the awareness and number of persons reached in this educational process.

Benefits:
15 Paid Holidays
Vacation
3 days of Personal Time
Accrual of 1 sick day per month (rollover)
Employer paid employee health insurance premium
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Tuition Assistance and Loan Repayment
Flexible Schedules

Compensation will be determined based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, experience, and responsibilities required for the position. Pay will be administered in a fair and equitable manner, with consideration given to internal equity, market competitiveness, and the qualifications and performance of the employee.

Status: Full-time, 35 hours

Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Salary: Nonexempt

Work Location: Onsite

Job Summary:

Dental Assistants are responsible for providing hands-on support to Dentists and completing prep work so they can more effectively and efficiently care for patients. The DA will be responsible for general clinic administrative work and maintenance, as well as completing lab work under the supervision of and direction of the dentist.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare examination rooms for appointments by sterilizing instruments, preparing tables and trays with necessary instruments.
• Prepare patients and ensure their comfort in dental chair.
• Ensure all necessary equipment is ready and available.
• Assist in procedures by handing instruments and anticipating their needs throughout the appointment.
• Assist dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
• Giving patient information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
• Take and process x-rays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Regular predictable attendance is required.
• Ability to provide great patient care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Consistently professional appearance and attitude.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Candidates with previous experience preferred.
• Experience with nitrous a plus.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• DCHD is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace in compliance with federal guidelines.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Frequently sitting, standing, moving.
• High paced environment.

The Douglas County Health Department is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Our employment practices are rooted in our dedication to equal opportunity for all individuals. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment decisions at the Douglas County Health Department are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to the above-listed characteristics. We provide a work environment free of harassment and retaliation and ensure compliance with all applicable laws that protect the rights of applicants and employees. Our policies reflect and affirm the department's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.