Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Four lakes dental Grayslake, IL Job Details Part-time | Full-time $17 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications Chairside assisting Spanish Medical software Phone communication Dental receptionist English Patient service Medical scheduling Administrative experience Dental sterilization procedures Medical administrative support Dental terminology Disinfection procedures Eaglesoft Data entry Medical equipment cleaning Dental Assisting Communication skills Entry level Under 1 year Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description A rapidly growing, state-of-the-art dental practice is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a career-minded individual who has dental experience or a strong desire to learn and grow in the healthcare field. Applicants with prior dental experience or dental assisting school/training are strongly encouraged to apply and will be considered for a competitive pay rate based on experience. No dental experience is required for the right candidate. We are willing to train someone who is reliable, motivated, friendly, professional, and able to learn quickly. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Setting up and breaking down operatories Sterilizing instruments and maintaining clean treatment rooms Assisting dentists and hygienists during procedures Taking and entering patient information Scheduling appointments Answering phone calls from new and existing patients Checking patients in and out Entering insurance information Assisting with billing and other administrative dental tasks Helping the office run smoothly in both clinical and front-desk areas

Preferred Qualifications:

Dental assisting experience or dental assisting school/training Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus Knowledge of dental terminology is a plus Experience with Eaglesoft dental software is a plus Strong communication and customer service skills Ability to multitask in a busy dental office Dependable, professional, and team-oriented attitude

Schedule and Pay:

Pay and hours are negotiable depending on experience. We offer competitive pay, with higher pay potential for applicants with more dental experience and skills. Saturday availability is required.

Please note:

This is a long-term position and is not intended as a temporary summer job. Applicants should only apply if they are available to work the established schedule beyond the summer and do not have upcoming school commitments that would interfere with the position.

Work Location:

In person

Remote Work:

No Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Any criminal history will be reviewed in relation to the duties of the position, the safety of patients and staff, access to patient information and clinical areas, and applicable healthcare/employment laws. Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person