Dental Assistant (FT)
About The Position
Full-time Dental Assistant (DA) Elmhurst Dental is seeking a skilled and compassionate Full-Time Dental Assistant (DA) to join our team! As a Dental Assistant, you will work closely with our dentists and other team members to provide exceptional dental care to our patients as well as perform light administrative duties. We have a small team so each of us are cross-trained to help in every department. If you have a positive attitude, love dentistry and enjoy working with fun professionals, we would consider you to join our team! Elmhurst Dental: 333 W 1st St Elmhurst, IL 60126 Schedule: Monday: 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM-2:30 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM E/O Sat 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM Compensation: $19-$22 per hour (Commensurate with Experience) Bright Direction Dental is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Full-time employees (working 30 or more hours per week) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, as well as access to a variety of voluntary benefits. In addition, all employees-both full-time and part-time-are eligible for paid time off, holiday pay, and participation in our 401(k) retirement savings plan, which includes a company match. We are committed to providing valuable benefits to meet the diverse needs of our team. Bright Direction Dental is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to abide by these principles and mandates. Bright Direction Dental prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, traits associated with race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Bright Direction Dental conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Requirements
- X-Ray certification in state of Illinois preferred
- Coronal Polish/Sealant Certification preferred but not required
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Chairside dental assisting with a wide range of general dentistry procedures
- Sterilization protocols to OSHA regulations
- CPR certification
- Computer efficiency- charting and scheduling
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to build lasting relationships with teammates and patients
- Integrity-focused work ethic
- Team-player attitude
- Ability to multi-task
- Open-minded to new systems/techniques, direction and feedback
- Excited to be part of a dental family and a career to be proud of!
Nice To Haves
- X-Ray certification in state of Illinois
- Coronal Polish/Sealant Certification
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional dental care to our patients
- Perform light administrative duties
- Cross-trained to help in every department
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- access to a variety of voluntary benefits
- paid time off
- holiday pay
- participation in our 401(k) retirement savings plan, which includes a company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
