Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Pediatric Dentistry of Northern Illinois Rockford, IL Job Details Part-time | Full-time $17 - $25 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Paid training License reimbursement Health insurance Financial planning services Paid time off Uniform allowance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Teamwork Dental assisting Interpersonal skills Schedule management Working with children Pediatric dentistry Full Job Description About us Our mission at Pediatric Dentistry of Northern Illinois is to deliver world class care that isn't a world away. We are one of only 3 speciality pediatric dental practices in the region and service a wide array of families from all over Northern Illinois. We are growing and are looking for an awesome new addition to our thriving pediatric dental practice.

Non-negotiables:

Great attitude, team player, loves to work with children, kind, and dependable Other duties include: 1. Seats, prepares and dismisses patients as well as provides oral or written pre-operative and post-operative treatment instructions.

• 2. Performs preparatory procedures such as taking single PAs, BWs, and FMX's., and developing panoramic X-rays on a daily basis.
• 3. Assists Doctor at chairside with a variety of procedures and maintains Doctor's work schedule and patient flow between operatories.
• 4. Takes impressions accurately and according to training.
• 5. Performs procedures including but not limited to inserting and cementing intraoral appliances and delivering all patient education related to dental care. Provides all patient education related to these procedures on an as needed basis.
• 6. Takes clinical photographs as indicated 7. Prepares work areas to include stocking, setting up, breaking down and cleaning as needed.
• 8. Applies knowledge and ability regarding tray/instrument/equipment set-up, break down, management and sterilization procedures.
• 9. Performs hand piece and instrument sterilization and management.
• 10. Maintains the sterilization area to include cleaning instruments and restocking trays. 11. Remain aware of stock level at all times. Have list of what we need to restock each week.
• 12. Establishes and maintains contact with suppliers and Sales Representatives regarding supplies as needed.
• 13. Maintains the updating and accuracy of patient's charts.
• 14. Able to be efficient and multi-task in a collaborative work environemnt
• 15. Tracks all incoming and outgoing laboratory cases.
• 16. Follows all company policies and procedures paying special attention to patient care and safety, and respectful communication with other team members/employer.
• 17. Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Employee assistance program Financial planning services Flexible schedule Health insurance License reimbursement Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance Retirement plan Uniform allowance

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Sealant, Nitrous, or coronal polishing certificates (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person