Dental Assistant High Point Dentistry Schaumburg, IL Job Details Full-time From $19 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid training AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Spanish CPR Certification Dental assisting Customer service High school diploma or GED Patient care Full Job Description Job Summary Our highly rated dental office is seeking an individual to fill our dental assistant position. We offer a friendly working environment with the possibility to advance in our growing practice. Seeking an individual who is highly motivated, super friendly, and willing to continue to learn. Spanish is preferred but not required. Experience is a plus!

Responsibilities and Duties:

Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments. Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth. Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts. Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances. Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cpr certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory. Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions. Documents dental care services by charting in patient records. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent minimum Experience with customer service or sales Must be able to multitask Dental experience a plus but not required

Benefits:

401K Health Benefits Dental Benefits Paid time off Bonus Competitive pay

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Schaumburg, IL 60194: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person