Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Seven Bridges Dental Studio Woodridge, IL Job Details Full-time $16 - $20 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Paid time off Qualifications Dental assisting Sterilization Computer literacy High school diploma or GED Surgery Patient care Dental extractions Dental office experience Certified Dental Assistant Open Dental Full Job Description Do you want to be a part of something incredibly special?! Do you want to take part in creating an amazing culture where our entire team loves coming to the office each day and being a part of the unique patient experience we will provide? Have you ever wanted to enjoy coming to work because you enjoy seeing and being around the people who work hard with you to create and maintain that amazing culture? If you answered with an enthusiastic YES to those questions, then you are exactly what we want as one of the faces of our brand new dental office and pillar of strength inside our team! Our beautiful and new state of the art dental office is award winning and we are looking for an energetic and highly-motivated dental assistant who is passionate about helping people solve problems and improve their lives to join our team. The beautiful new office looks, feels, smells and sounds amazing as well as include amenities, comforts, and the best new technology for our team and our patients to help you feel inspired as you go all in, 100% dedicated to the special vision we have for this place as we embark on this extraordinary journey together! As a member of our team, there will be great training and opportunities for continuing education. We will constantly strive to improve ourselves and our patient experience together as a team. Consistent and thoughtful communication between all team members will be vital to our success to ensure everyone is on the same page regarding their job description and responsibilities. New, creative, and out of the box ideas are always welcome, and encouraged to help grow our vision and improve patient care. Applicants should have a minimum of 1-year dental dental assisting experience, be knowledgeable in areas of dentistry such as - crown and bridge, implants, endodontics, extractions, and removals. The ideal candidate will be willing to help in any area of the practice when necessary, possess excellent communication skills, and willing to learn new, innovative ways of doing things. Prior knowledge of Open Dental is a plus, but not required as the team will be receiving training prior to opening. If you want to feel challenged and inspired at work, want more variety in your job and want to be a member of an amazing team; please send a resume with a cover letter telling us how you can be an asset to our practice, our patients and our team. This is an exciting time and we are looking for someone who truly wants to be part of something special! We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist's office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You'll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist's shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Responsibilities Welcome customers in the dental office Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed Sterilize instruments according to regulations Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry Undertake lab tasks as instructed Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked Schedule appointments Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures Skills Proven experience as dental assistant Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus Good computer skills Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred Additional certification or training is an asset

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Paid time off

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person