What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant IV - Inclusive Care Clinic - College of Dentistry position at University of Illinois?
Dental Assistant IV - Inclusive Care Clinic - College of Dentistry
Hiring Department: Inclusive Care Clinic
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1023079
Posting Close Date: 2/16/2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits
Description:
This position serves in a supervisory support role for the Director, Clinic Operation and/or Assistant Director of Clinical Support Operations in the Inclusive Care Clinic. Duties include but are not limited to management of the daily operations in the clinic, as well as daily supervision of dental assistant personnel as needed. This position will assume a supervisory role in the absence of the Director, Clinic Operation and/or Assistant Director of Clinical Support Operations. Some chairside dental assistant support will also be provided as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides chairside dental assisting for the Inclusive Care Clinic.
- In coordination with Department Head, assists the Director, Clinic Operation and/or Assistant Director of Clinical Support Operations with managing day-to-day clinic operations in the Inclusive Care Clinic.
- Interview, orient, lead, mentor, and assign dental assistants to meet departmental and organizational needs.
- Determines needs, orders, stores, and keeps inventory of supplies and equipment used in the clinics, and sterilization unit.
- Assigns daily duties/responsibilities and supervises the Dental Assistant and Sterilization Staff in Inclusive Care Clinic in the absence of the Director, Clinic Operation and/or Dental Unit Coordinator.
- Assist the Director, Clinic Operation and/or Assistant Director of Clinical Support Operations with completion of timesheet, leave, and evaluation records according to College policies and procedures.
- Provides guidance, training, instruction, and mentoring to new and current dental assistants, sterilization staff, residents, and dental students in specialized procedures while assigned to the clinic.
- Monitors and maintain functionality of equipment, instruments, and supplies in the clinics, sterilization unit, Inclusive Care Clinic.
- Engages in process improvement and quality assurance to ensure safety and quality in the clinical setting. Identifies areas of improvement and takes a proactive approach to improving efficiencies.
- Performs work related to the lower levels in this series such as a Dental I-III and Central Sterilization Supply Technician as needed.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Three years (36 months) of work experience in dental assisting comparable to that performed as the Dental Assistant III level of the series; or as an expanded-function dental assistant, or as an oral health counselor
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Dental Assistant with experience in a dental clinic facility, program, or in dentistry practice.
- Supervisory work experience of persons and/or performing specialty driven duties including four-handed dentistry in an academic setting, with demonstrated ability to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work.
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Advanced knowledge of dental techniques, terminology, instrumentation, materials, practice, procedures and medicine as they pertain to dental assistance.
- Knowledge of sterile technique and infection control procedures.
- Experience managing/ordering inventory, overseeing clinic operations, knowledge of regulatory/compliance requirements
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Communicate effectively (oral and written) in English and Spanish as needed for assigned duties.
- Basic computer skills.
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.
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