Dental Assistant

Primecare Community Health • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Dental Assistant is responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of procedures performed by dental staff and assists dentist(s) in all phases of dentistry, including taking diagnostic intra-oral x-rays and completing front desk/registration duties.

Requirements

• Must have prior experience as Dental Assistant
• Ability to assist dentist in all phases of dentistry, and take diagnostic intra-oral x-rays
• Strong organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively present information to others, including other employees, community partners, and vendors
• Ability to work independently with little onsite supervision, using professional judgment and diplomacy
• Work in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills and ability to effectively work with people from diverse backgrounds and to be culturally sensitive
• Current provider-level BLS CPR certification required prior to hire
• Knowledge of proper use of all dental materials and dental equipment and ability to assist dentist

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English/Polish or English/Spanish STRONGLY PREFERRED
• Completion of certified Dental Assisting Training Program strongly encouraged
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office strongly preferred
• Coronal Polishing certification and Sealants certification very strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist(s) chair side in all phases of dentistry and manage patient behavior during treatment
• Operate dental radiographic equipment for the purpose of oral radiology; taking diagnostic quality x-rays, developing, and mounting correctly as requested by the dentist(s)
• Follow infection control protocols as specified by professional, state and federal standards
• Provide patients with oral hygiene instructions following dental procedures
• Perform tasks in adherence to all OSHA and regulatory sterilization, infection control, and protective barrier guidelines
• Document treatment and patient information in dental software program

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus - $1000 sign-on bonus
• 39 Paid Days Off Each Year
• 27 days of PTO each year, accrued each pay period
• 3 personal days
• 1 floating holiday
• 8 paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage available the 1st of the month following 30 days
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Discretionary 403(b) match and profit sharing after meeting service requirements
• Flexible spending accounts
• Accident & critical illness coverage
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees