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Chicago Family Health Center

Dental Assistant

Chicago Family Health Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Dental Assistant in South Chicago/Pullman. Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm with extended weekly rotation noon – 8:00 pm once per week and Saturday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Responsibilities

Maintains general cleanliness of equipment in operations, laboratory and sterilization room. Cleans and sets up instrument trays, sterilizes instruments; prepares operatories, stocks operatories with supplies. Removes oral debris by water, compressed air and vacuum devices. Mixes dental material to be used by the dentist. Receives removable prosthesis for cleaning and repair by the dentist or laboratory. Seats patients, places protective garments, lubricates lips and prepares patients. Takes patient vital signs – blood pressure and pulse. Applies Pit and Fissure Sealants. Performs coronal polishing of teeth to remove plaque and stains. Qualifications

High School diploma or its equivalent. Dental Assistant Diploma. Good communication and organizational skills. CPR Certification required and maintained. Knowledge of dental materials and equipment. Coronal polishing and sealant application certificate. Benefits

BCBS Medical PPO/HMO Plans | BCBS Dental | VSP Vision | Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 per year | 11 Paid Holidays and 10 Days of Paid Time Off | 2 Personal Days | 8 Sick Days

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