Dental Assistant
US-IL-PEORIA
External Apply Portal
Req #: 95494
Type: Full Time
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Overview: This position will support the OSF Dental Clinic off Sheridan Road at the Peoria County Health department. 8:00am-4:30pm; Monday-Friday POSITION SUMMARY: The Dental Assistant assists in the care of patients receiving dental treatment. The Dental Assistant is responsible for managing treatment rooms, providing patient instruction, completing administrative services and instrument sterilization. Provides safe and appropriate care in compliance with all regulatory requirements. Qualifications: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma/ GED Experience: 6 months dental assisting experience Licensure/ Certification: Certification of monitoring Nitrous Oxide within 6 months of employment. Certification of Coronal Polishing and application of pit and fissure sealants within 1 year of employment. Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program OR minimum of 6 months experience working as a dental assistant in a dental practice Experience: 2 years dental assisting experience with CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) Certification Licensure/ Certification: CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) Certification or equivalent
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