×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Dental Assistant II - Pittsfield

Job in Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois, 62363, USA
Listing for: SIU Medicine
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • Dental / Dentistry
    Dentistry / General Dentist, Dental Office
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Dental Assistant II - Pittsfield (4528)
Location: Pittsfield

We recommend using the following browsers to complete the application:
Desktop:
Google Chrome, Edge with Chromium
Mobile:
Google Chrome, Safari

Description

This position works as part of a team with dental assistants, dental hygienists, dentists and dental students. It is primarily administrative, involves receiving and preparing patients for treatment, and provides advanced assistance to the dentist in rendering dental services.

Examples of Duties Patient Care (51%)
  • Handle instruments and other materials to the dentist during procedures
  • Follow OSHA guidelines and patient confidentiality practices
  • Work as part of a team with dentist, students, hygienists and front‑office staff
  • Take patient x‑rays of teeth
  • Use suction and swabs to keep patient mouths clear and dry during procedures
  • Apply topical anesthetic to patient mouths
  • Organize and prepare instruments for dental appointments
  • Sterilize dental instruments and equipment for each patient
  • Obtain and record accurate dental record information and update medical history
  • Perform dental charting
  • क्षम pasien on oral health
  • Assist dental hygienist
  • Take impressions of mouths and pour models
  • Complete lab прапаны and communicate with the labs
  • Make temporary crowns
  • Indirect Patient Care (49%)
  • Greet and communicate with patients
  • Answer and make phone calls
  • Schedule, cancel, and reschedule appointments using electronic computer systems
  • Maintain accurate patient demographic information
  • Manage all patient appointments
  • Collect accurate patient insurance information
  • Collect and manage dental payments accurately
  • Understand and educate patients about dental insurance and sliding fee scales
  • Assist patients with filling outftir required paperwork
  • Coordinate language services for interpretation when needed
  • Serve as liaison with dental staff
  • Inform patients of organization procedures and policies
  • Maintain office supplies
  • Prepare outgoing mail
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
  • Qualifications Credentials to be Verified by Placement Officer infused>#J-18808-Ljbffr
    To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
    (If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
     
     
     
    Search for further Jobs Here:
    (Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
    Location
    Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)

    Job Posting Language
    Employment Category
    Education (minimum level)
    Filters
    Education Level
    Experience Level (years)
    Posted in last:
    Salary