Dental Assistant II (Part Time)

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Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Rotating based on need during office hours. Tues, Thurs, and Fri's are the days we most commonly need staffing on. Our office hours are Mon - 830a-6, Tues - 730-4 or 830a-5. Wed - 830a-6, Thurs 830a-4, Fri - 830a-4. We do rotate monthly to work an hour later on Thurs and Fri to help cover sedation dental patients.

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Job Description Summary:

• Under supervision of the Manager, the Dental Assistant provides clinical support for dentists in the General Practice Residency Program. Responsibilities include: chairside assisting, radiographic film taking and processing, room set-up and breakdown and room stocking and maintenance. In addition, other support duties such as coronal polishing and application of pit and fissure sealants are also performed, as requested by the dentists.

Where You will Work:

Advocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive. 

What You'll Do:

Schedule: 20 hours/week. Rotating based on need during office hours. Tues, Thurs, and Fri's are the days we most commonly need staffing on. Our office hours are Mon - 830a-6, Tues - 730-4 or 830a-5. Wed - 830a-6, Thurs 830a-4, Fri - 830a-4. We do rotate monthly to work an hour later on Thurs and Fri to help cover sedation dental patients.

• Provide chairside support to dentists using four-handed assisting techniques.
• Prepare, maintain, sterilize, and stock treatment rooms, instruments, and supplies.
• Take and process dental X-rays.
• Assist with lab duties, including creating and handling dental models.
• Support operating room procedures as a dental scrub nurse when needed.
• Perform expanded duties such as coronal polishing and applying dental sealants.
• Complete quality, safety, compliance, and continuing education requirements.
• Provide additional clinical and operational support as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About this Location:

As a hospital-based dental service, our team of dentists, oral surgeons, residents, clinical staff and support are exceptionally well trained and equipped to meet the needs of patients with medical complexity, special needs, or who may require sedation or anesthesia for dental treatment. 

We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years dental assistant.
• Good communication skills. Good customer service skills.
• Current CPR certification. (will provide upon hire)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Current CPR certification. (will provide upon hire)
• Completion of Coronal Polishing/Application of Pit & Fissure Sealant Course Approved by the Illinois State Dental Society.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.