Park Dental Assistant
Dental Associates Ltd•Orland Park, IL
•$0 - $26•Onsite
About The Position
At Park Dental Specialist, we believe nothing is more important than the well-being of our patients. Our practice was built around the concept of providing the best care, technology and atmosphere.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Effective interpersonal skills to maintain rapport with patients, dentists and other staff members
- Superior customer service skills and the ability to work as a team in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Previous dental assistant experience or the completion of an accredited dental assistant program is preferred
- Knowledge of state dental practices requirements, including x-ray proficiency and OSHA training strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist provider throughout the exam, including complex treatment and operatory-related care
- Explain treatment procedures; seek clarification and understanding from patients
- Review and assist patient in updating medical history
- Assist provider with patient education
- Take patient blood pressure, X-rays and radiographs
- Monitor oxygen levels when nitrous or IV is administered
- Make impressions and fabricate crowns as instructed
- Prepare and record clinical notes, charting and patient record
- Prepare operatory for the patient exam; sterilize instruments and disinfect operatory
- Order dental supplies
- Provide coverage for other team members to account for absences of high-volume periods
Benefits
- Medical Insurance – all staff scheduled to work ≥ 30 hours per week
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Vision Insurance – all staff scheduled to work ≥ 20 hours per week
- Life, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and AD&D – all staff scheduled to work ≥ 20 hours per week
- Pet Insurance – all staff scheduled to work ≥ 20 hours per week
- 401(k) - all staff
- PTO (paid time off) – all staff
- Paid Holidays – all staff scheduled to work ≥ 20 hours per week
- Bereavement – all staff (all staff scheduled to work ≥ 36 hours per week is paid)
- Jury Duty – all staff
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
