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1st Family Dental & Midwest Orthodontics
Dental Assistant-ELG
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A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.
$42,500 / year median in Illinois
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Dental Assistant-ELG 1st Family Dental & Midwest Orthodontics - 5.0 Elgin, IL Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Spanish Coronal Polish Certificate Dental assisting Interpersonal skills Patient service Chairside coronal polishing Sealant Certification Organizational skills Stocking Dental sealant application Polishing Full Job Description Here at 1st Family Dental, we believe people of all ages deserve excellent and affordable dental healthcare whether or not they have dental insurance. We're proud of our numerous thriving locations in the Chicagoland area and are excited with what's still to come! We are seeking to hire a Dental Assistant to join our Elgin location full-time. If you're a passionate self-starter looking for an opportunity to be appreciated for your efforts and grow further in your career, then we are the company for you! Responsibilities Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment for each patient Restocking rooms Organizing and laying out instruments for dentist's use Handing instruments and other materials to dentists during procedures Taking X-rays of different types + use of intra-oral camera Taking impressions, cord packing, making temporary crowns Assisting during all dental procedures (Extractions, Implant placements, Crowns, and Root Canals) Making patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment Qualifications Coronal Polishing and Sealants Certification - Required Bilingual in SPANISH - Required Familiarity with dental patient management software is preferred Must be good at multitasking, problem solving, and a cooperative team player Possess excellent communication and organization skills Be responsible and dependable