Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Location: Monmouth, IL, 61462

Employer: Eagle View Community Health System (EVCHS)

Position Summary

The Dental Assistant works under the supervision of the Dentist, Dental Practice Administrator, or Dental Director. This role is responsible for assisting in dental procedures, maintaining a sterile environment, managing patient flow, and ensuring proper documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle dental instruments and materials with care and precision.
• Maintain a sterile environment in operatories.
• Clean and sanitize dental instruments and operatories.
• Monitor and maintain supply inventory to prevent depletion.
• Control patient flow and provide comfort through conversation.
• Obtain and update medical histories in EHR.
• Prepare and scan charts 48 hours in advance for upcoming appointments.
• Perform routine maintenance on dental equipment as scheduled.
• Assist in exposing dental radiographs and maintaining them as part of patient records.
• Merge dental radiographs from Patterson Imaging to Dexis Imaging.
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

Work Location

Employees have a designated primary work site within Eagle View Community Health System (EVCHS). However, as EVCHS operates across multiple locations, employees may be required to work at other sites if needed. No employee will be assigned tasks outside their job description or capabilities.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of dentistry principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with dental patients regarding their oral health.
• Strong interpersonal skills for patient interaction and relationship management.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Employees must be able to:

• Sit, use your hands, reach out, talk, and listen regularly.
• Stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, and kneel occasionally.
• Lift and move objects weighing 10 pounds or more.
• Have strong visual abilities, including close and distance vision, color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Operate a motor vehicle as needed.

Work Environment

• The position is based in a health center setting.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels and a fast-paced work environment.
• Frequent patient and client interactions in person and over the phone.
• Collaboration with other EVCHS departments to ensure quality service and meet health center goals.
• This position operates in a fast-paced, community-focused healthcare setting.

Employee Expectations

• Support the organization's mission and uphold its core values.
• Strive for continuous quality improvement.
• Respect psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural beliefs of patients, colleagues, and community members.
• Act ethically and with integrity in all job duties.
• Work collaboratively as a team.
• Deliver exemplary customer service in all interactions.
• Abide by EVCHS's Code of Conduct, corporate compliance policies (including HIPAA), safety protocols, and privacy regulations.