Dental Health Assistant

Salary : $17.00 Hourly

Location : 111 N. County Farm Road- Wheaton, IL

Job Type : On-Call

Job Number : 25-01224

Service Unit : Public Health Services

Department : Dental

Opening Date : 11 / 04 / 2025

Description

We are looking for a Dental Health Assistant to join our Dental Team in Wheaton. Experience as a dental Assistant is preferred, however, we are willing to train you for this role. This is an on-call position with a flexible schedule allowing you to work no more than 1000 per year. In this role, you will be performing work of moderate difficulty providing assistance to dentists and dental hygienists. If you understand technical terms and know how to perform basic dental procedures, then we invite you to apply today!

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance and support to staff and clients of the Dental Program.
• Establishes and maintains client files and charts; enters client data into computer systems including revising or updating addresses and telephone numbers; schedules appointments.
• Ensures that release forms or consent forms have been signed; prepares various forms and worksheets.
• Sets up clinic rooms with appropriate supplies, including off-site clinics; processes daily reports; monitors on hand supplies and coordinates replenishment as needed.
• Assists in performance of dental procedures including passing instruments and materials; follows guidelines in handling materials and cleaning surfaces also ensures sterilization of instruments.
• Obtains health histories from patients by conducting patient interviews and follows-up on client status.
• Performs duties necessary to close clinics.
• Maintains required training, licensure, and / or certification.
• Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• May assist with determining client eligibility; if bilingual, may assist clients communicate with non-bilingual staff.

Requirements

Experience in an administrative capacity which involved a high degree of public contact, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience as a Dental Health Assistant is preferred, however, not required.

Bi-lingual in Spanish also highly preferred but not required.

DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit on our Careers Page for more information.

Benefits for Employees

Employees of the DuPage County Health Department may select from a variety of benefits to meet their needs.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.

Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at

Medical Insurance

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options : three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults.

Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you.

Vision Discounts & Insurance

A vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available.

Prescription Plans

Prescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton.

Dental Insurance

The Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs.

Life Insurance

All full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children.

Disability Insurance

Employees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits.