Dental Assistant

Amana Dental is looking for knowledgeable, energetic, and friendly dental assistant to join our team for our new office in Orland Park IL. Position includes competitive pay, based on experience, as well as bonuses and other benefits.

The dental assistant plays a vital role within the Amana Dental team. The dental assistant works chair-side with practitioners to ensure a positive experience for the patient while delivering on our commitment to exceptional customer service. The dental assistant supports the clinical treatment care for patients and possess a friendly, professional, outgoing demeanor and excellent organizational skills. Candidate should be comfortable working with patients of all ages, including children.

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
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Up to date CPR and Radiology License is preferred
```Duties```

- Assist the dentist during dental procedures

- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations

- Take and develop dental x-rays

- Perform dental receptionist duties, such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records

- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures

- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment

- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

- Maintain inventory of dental supplies and order new supplies as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person