Dental Assistant

Dentologie•Chicago, IL

7d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The River North Dentologie dental practice is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to provide outstanding patient care! 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 here at Dentologie! Visit us on our popular TikTok or Instagram page(s) to better understand who we are and our mission!

Requirements

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

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.