Full Time Dental Assistant

Webster Dental Care • La Grange Park, IL

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About The Position

Webster Dental Care has delivered the highest level of patient care for over 49 years with 9 dental practices throughout the Chicagoland area with over 250 employees. At Webster Dental Care, we pursue excellence through continuing education, personal and team growth, and mastering leading-edge technology.

Position: Dental Assistant (DA)
Full Time (30-35 Hours/week)
Reports to: Practice Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Core Competencies
Exceptional personal and professional patient welfare
Cross function adaptability
Radical transparency in operations
Outstanding communication (written & verbal)
Predictive patient empathy
Dedicated to total patient satisfaction
Roles and Responsibilities
The Dental Assistant's primary responsibility will be to provide clinical hands-on support to any and all providers in the office within their means. Beyond their primary responsibility, they'll be expected to be an overall team player, helping whereever needed.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 4 handed dentistry dental assisting experience (1+ years)
• In-depth knowledge of patient privacy, health, and safety regulations in this profession (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA)
• Coachable
• Willing to serve the Practice with a flexible schedule

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with EagleSoft Software, but not necessary
• Knowledge of insurance benefits (PPO) and how to decipher breakdown's

Responsibilities

• Assist General Dentists and Specialists in a 4-handed dentistry manner
• Take quality digital radipgraphs
• Serve our patients with empathy, provide understanding of dental procedures, pre & post operative instructions, and ensure handoff to front desk is seamless
• Provide and maintain OSHA standard cleanliness and safety in the workplace
• Sterilize instruments and turn over rooms for providers
• Communicate inventory needs to lead assistant
• Maintenance of dental equipment (IE: flush vacuum lines, change amalgam seperator, change filters, clean traps, etc)
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED