Dental Assistant - Midlakes Health Center

The Dental Assistant is a valuable member of our Health Care team who shall perform those duties as assigned to assist by the Dental Director, Dentists, and Hygienists in the care and treatment of patients. Performs chair-side assisting, inventory and dental records duties as well as administrative functions. Assist the dental hygienist when needed. Works under the general direction of the dental hygienist or dentist at the site. Maybe assigned duties and task by the Lead DA.

Scheduled Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Performs general office tasks. 
  
• Conducts inventory management and coordination for STI Program supplies to 
  include communication of supply delivery to outside locations.
  
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and seminars, as assigned.
  
• Maintains main office functions, ensuring inventory and stocking of supplies, 
  including, but not limited to, harm reduction and testing supplies.  
  
• Elicits and records information about clients following established protocols.  
  
• Displays a positive, respectful and professional attitude and behavior toward 
  management, co-workers and clients in accomplishment of job duties.  
  
• Performs data entry daily on various software programs.  Completes reports and 
  documentation, as required.
  
• Schedules appointments and makes phones calls to follow up with clients who 
  have missed scheduled appointments or need care/treatment.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills with staff and the public in a variety of 
  settings.
  
• Performs job duties in a professional manner to maximize the level of
  client care 
  
• Performs other duties as assigned 
  

• Requires a High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Successful completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program.
• Preferred Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or at least 1-year experience in a general practice.
• Must have Coronal Polishing and Dental Sealant Certifications or take and pass this requirement within 6 months of hire. 
  

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community. 

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found athttps://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.

At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary gradesathttps://www.lakecountyil.gov/4515/Salary-Grades. For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2686/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. 

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