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DENTAL ASSISTANT - ORAL HEALTH/3 months ago

Chicago, IL

cookcountyhealth.org

Monthly Salary: $15,000 - $20,000

Application ends: Oct 18, 2024

Overview:

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.

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