Bilingual Dental Assistant - Pillars Community Health - La Grange Park, IL

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

La Grange Park, IL

Job Description

** This position works on-site at our new Dental Clinic at 321 N La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526 **
SUMMARY
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

OTHER

Adhere to OSHA guidelines for a safe work environment
Follows all rules required to comply with confidentiality and HIPAA policies.
Complies with applicable laws and regulations and the corporate compliance program of Pillars Community Health.
Meets agency health and immunization requirements
Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

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.

LANGUAGE Bilingual English/Spanish required. Experience providing accurate Spanish/English interpretation and translating written materials into English is preferred.
DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES:

Chairside assistance.
Coronal polishing – preferred
CPR certified.
Ability to communicate dental procedures and terminology to and with patients & dental professionals.
Ability to work with a diverse range of staff and patients – practices with cultural humility.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple tasks from more than one person at a time.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, ECW or other EHR software).
Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork
Ability to read and interpret maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, Safety Data Sheets.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Varied settings within the multi-site organization mostly offices, conference areas, community meetings and professional meetings.
SCHEDULE:

MONDAY- 8:00AM – 5:30PM
TUESDAY – 8:00AM – 6:30PM
WEDNESDAY – 8:00AM – 5:00PM
THURSDAY – 8:00AM – 5:00PM
FRIDAY – 8:00AM – 2:00PM
SATURDAY – 1 Sat a month on a rotating schedule

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