Dental Assistant II - Adams County (4528)

Patient Care

• Handle instruments and other materials to dentist during procedures
• Follow OSHA guidelines and patient confidentiality practices
• Work as part of a team with dentist, students, hygienist and front office
• Take patient x-rays of teeth
• Use suction and swabs to keep patient mouths clear and dry during procedures
• Apply topical anesthetic to patient mouths
• Organize and prepare instruments for dental appointments
• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment for each patient
• Obtain and record accurate dental record information and updating medical history
• Dental charting
• Advise patients on oral health
• Absorb temporary crowns.

Indirect Patient Care

• Schedule dental patient appointments
• Collect and record dental patient payments
• Triage patient dental care needs
• Complete inventory and order dental supplies and work orders

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) months of work experience in dental assisting comparable to that performed at the Dental Assistant I level of this series
• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting School
• Current Certification as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) by the Dental Assisting National Board, if required by the employing institution

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA’s)

• Knowledge and techniques needed in dental procedures and medicine pertaining to dental assistance
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Knowledge of computers to input data, access information, and/or create materials and documents using a variety of clinical software applications
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Ability to perform functions of administrative and clerical procedures managing files and records, designing forms, and managing inventory
• Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times
• Interpersonal verbal and written communication
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental procedures; communicates appropriately and positively to guide and reassure patients

Condition of Employment

Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.

Supplemental Information

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