Dental Assistant
About The Position
Dentologie is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to provide outstanding patient care in our Evanston office. This opportunity comes with excellent pay ($20-$23/hr., based on experience), a career track, great benefits package, full-time hours with a balanced schedule, and be part of a fun culture right here in Evanston! Come be a part of something special! Our Evanston practice (1601 Sherman, Suite B, Evanston, IL 60201) is located at fountain square in downtown Evanston and comprised of 7 vibrant, spacious operatories. Nearby, there is a wide variety of brunch and dinner locations as well as shopping at Target and Whole Foods.
Requirements
- Required: minimum six months of assistant experience.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, customer service & written communication skills.
- Clinical knowledge, skills along with patient care.
- Prioritize and delegate tasks when appropriate.
- Function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred: coronal polishing certificate.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties.
- Assist dentist chairside during examination and treatment of a variety of procedures.
- Provide a 10-star Patient experience.
- Prepares instruments and materials for the dentist for upcoming procedures.
- Provide direct patient care in all dental services, including restorative, ortho, pediatric, endo, periodontics, prosthodontics and OS.
- Passes dental instruments between provider and assistant (4-handed dentistry).
- Make patients as comfortable as possible in the chair while preparing them for treatment.
- Sterilize & disinfect instruments, equipment and operatories post treatment.
- Instruct patients on pre- and post-operative procedures and provide oral health education.
- Proficient in obtaining dental radiographs and intra-oral scans/photos.
- Keep treatment records such as charting existing restorations as well as planned treatment.
- Monitor daily supplies for restocking.
- Assist dentist in providing patients with instructions for care post-treatment procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental (free coverage for employees), 401K, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- $50/month for mass transit or parking expenses
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Paid: holidays, PTO, and sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
