Dental Assistant Ii

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Base: $20.80 - $31.20; bonus/equity: not specified...
Fully onsite
4-handed technique
Instrument transfer
Suction maintenance
This job posting is for a full-time Dental Assistant II position at Advocate Health, where the primary responsibilities include assisting the dentist during procedures, maintaining equipment, and performing laboratory duties. Candidates are expected to have some experience in dental assisting and relevant certifications

Job Summary

  • Assists the dentist at chairside using 4-handed technique for the transfer of instruments and materials, ensuring all instruments and supplies are available for the planned procedure.
  • Performs coronal polishing on patients scheduled for dental cleanings and applies pit and fissure sealants on children's teeth which meet specific criteria, as determined by the dentist.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and programs that invest in your career development.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

This job posting is for a full-time Dental Assistant II position at Advocate Health, where the primary responsibilities include assisting the dentist during procedures, maintaining equipment, and performing laboratory duties. Candidates are expected to have some experience in dental assisting and relevant certifications.

Salary

Base: $20.80 - $31.20; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4-handed technique
  • instrument transfer
  • suction maintenance
  • dental radiographs
  • treatment room setup
  • instrument disinfection
  • laboratory duties
  • coronal polishing
  • pit and fissure sealants

Nice-to-have

  • drug cabinet maintenance
  • lab cleaning
  • gas level checks
  • spore testing
  • autoclave cleaning
  • operating room support
  • quality management activities
  • chart audits
  • dental assistant competency

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1-2 years dental assistant experience
  • Completion of an accredited dental assisting Program
  • Current CPR certification
  • Coronal Polishing/Application of Pit & Fissure Sealant Course

Work Rights

Not specified

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