DENTAL ASSISTANT - ORAL HEALTH
Cook County Health and Hospitals | |
$25.390-$30.729 | |
life insurance, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement | |
United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
1969 Ogden Avenue (Show on map) | |
Dec 30, 2024 | |
Job Posting
:
Dec 2, 2024, 6:52:25 PM
Closing Date
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Ongoing
Full-time
Collective Bargaining Unit
:
SEIU Local 73
Posting Salary
:
$25.390-$30.729
Organization
:
Health and Hospital Systems
PLEASE BE ADVISED that this job posting is ONLY for Agency Contract Workers who are currently working at CCH. You will be eligible for the position, location, department, and shift in which you are currently placed. Please note that external applicants or individuals not currently under contract at CCH are not eligible for this opportunity. By applying, you acknowledge that your application will be considered solely based on your current contract placement at CCH. JOB TITLE - Dental Assistant LOCATION: CURRENT LOCATION BEING WORKED AS AGENCY STAFF/CONTRACTED EMPLOYEE Job Summary UNION - SEIU 73 Under the supervision of a dentist, the Dental Assistant implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching. Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting; takes patient vital signs as required. Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients. Performs patient triage and initiates patient care as appropriate for walk-in patients. Assists in preparation of patient care areas, and discharge process, as required; prepares reports and assists as required with patient reception. Typical Duties
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
VETERAN PREFERENCE PLEASE READ When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
OR A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing. If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW BENEFITS PACKAGE
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/ MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION *Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview. *Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen. *CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor. COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER |