Dental Assistant Job at Wexford Health Sources in Vandalia

To Apply for this Job Click Here POSITION: Dental Assistant SCHEDULE: Full Time, 40 hours, 7a - 3p Monday - Friday FACILITY: Vandalia Correctional Center LOCATION: Vandalia, IL _____________________________________________________________________ Union Position Super Supportive Team Simply Patient Care; No Excessive Paperwork No Chair Hopping Low-Stress Pace A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck. Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services. We are not an agency - Wexford Health is the chosen correctional healthcare company serving the IL State Dept of Corrections for more than 20 years BENEFITS Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including: Union position Annual increase on your work anniversary 40 Paid Days off Per Year Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) retirement saving plan with 50% match Company-paid short-term disability Healthcare and dependent care spending account Continuing education options Uniform reimbursement and more The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care. POSITION SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the Wexford Health Dentist, performs non-professional work assisting the Dentist during examination and treatment of patients and in the routine handling of instruments, and supplies. Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities. Maintains supplies, materials and records of treatment. Sets up instruments, equipment and supplies as directed by the dentist or dental hygienist. Assist the dentist, as directed, in providing dental care to residents. Prepares the patient for treatment. Ensures proper clean up, packaging and sterilizing of instruments. Assists in instruction of patients in proper dental hygiene. Accurately records services in the patient's medical record, as directed by the dentist Receives instructions from the dental hygienist (if available) and provides assistance when requested. Assists in screenings for dental emergencies and sick call. Provides chair-side assistance by keeping operating field clear, passing instruments and suctioning. Scrubs and sterilizes instruments. Mixes restorative materials. Assists in taking intra-oral x-rays in accordance with proper radiological hygiene. Develops and mounts x-ray films. Performs intra-oral tasks as defined by law. Maintains x-ray unit, processor, autoclave and dental unit according to specifications. Inventories supplies and equipment to maintain adequate levels. Orders supplies and equipment as needed. Ensures there is sufficient number of trays set up for the day's patients, pulpotomy, caries control, amalgam and Perio/scaling. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic. Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, perform other duties as required or assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. LICENSING: Experience working in a dental setting and/or correctional health care. Prior experience with use of electronic medical record system. CERTIFICATION: Preferably registered or certified by professional association. CPR certification required. EDUCATION: High School Graduate or GED certificate. EOE/M/F/D/V 21231 , , , , , To Apply for this Job Click Here