full-time 18 days ago
Entry Level Dental Assistant
high point family dentistry
111 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, 60602
From 15/hr
About the Practice
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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
Benefits:
401K
Health Benefits
Dental Benefits
Paid time off
Bonus
Competitive pay
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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
Benefits:
401K
Health Benefits
Dental Benefits
Paid time off
Bonus
Competitive pay
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• High school diploma or GED
• CPR Certification
• Patient care
• Customer service
• Spanish
• CPR Certification
• Patient care
• Customer service
• Spanish
About high point family dentistry
Elgin, IL Dentist, Dr. Vu Kong of High Point Family Dentistry, would like you to join their dental family. High Point’s goal is to provide their patients with comfortable, quality dental care while providing them with the necessary information and education to maintain a beautiful, healthy smile for many years to come.