Dental Assistant

Ponzio Dental • Oak Park, IL

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About The Position

At Ponzio Dental, we make it our mission to give our patients reasons to smile every day. Now, we're seeking a talented Dental Assistant to join our passionate team and help us maintain our commitment to quality dental care.

Requirements

• Dental assistant certificate from an accredited vocational school (preferred, but not required)
• 1+ years of dental assisting experience (preferred)
• Current BLS and CPR certification (preferred, but not required)
• Excellent understanding of dental hygiene procedures
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Follow instruction and training guidelines for endodontic practice

Responsibilities

• Gather patient information and health background
• Prepare the work area for procedures
• Take x-rays of patients’ teeth when necessary and display results for the dentist
• Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures
• Prepare materials for surgical procedures
• Educate patients on post-operative instructions
• Restock treatment areas and monitor inventory
• Sterilization, adhere to offices standards and universal precautions

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonus Potential – up to $700
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a 3% Employer Contribution
• Competitive Dental Services Employee Discount
• 6 Paid Holidays & PTO
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Scrub Allowance
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Licensure/Certification Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed