full-time 1 month ago
Pediatric Dental Assistant - willing to train the right fit!
Smiles and Co. Pediatric Dentistry
326 West Burlington Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
19 - 28/hr
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Job Description
About us
Smiles and Co. Pediatric Dentistry is looking to add an assistant to our growing team who has a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and loves working with kids! We are a modern, single location, doctor-owned dental practice in La Grange, IL focused on providing children and their families the highest quality of care in a fun environment.
The ideal candidate will have a coronal polishing certificate and at least 1 year of pediatric dental assisting experience but we are willing to provide training for someone with little to no experience who is a great fit for our office.
Our office values honesty and great team players! We keep our cell phones in our back breakroom, so please do not apply if this will be an issue.
Pay is flexible and based on experience as well as well as value and shown commitment to the practice. Full time is available but also open to part time candidates available for full day shifts (but be able to work from open to close). Must be available one Saturday a month from 8-1pm only cleanings and exams (we do not work Saturdays in June/July) A huddle is done 30min prior to our start time. Please see our current office hours below:
M/Thr/Fri 9am-5pm, Tues 8am-4pm, Wed 10am-6pm, Saturday 8am-1pm
Our work environment includes:
Growth opportunities for those interested in additional office roles/responsibilities and showing commitment to helping to build our practice
Modern office setting
Provided training and scrubs
Dental benefits
Paid time off
Health Insurance - employer pays 50% of premium
Duties include:
Friendly engagement with patients and parents
Assist with various pediatric dental procedures
Taking dental radiographs
Maintaining dental equipment and materials
Maintaining operatories and sterilization
Help manage inventory/ordering
Assisting other staff as needed
Pay: $19.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Free parking
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
Please write a few sentences on why you feel this position would be a good fit for you/what interests you most about this position?
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Working with kids and/or special needs individuals: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Coronal Polish Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Smiles and Co. Pediatric Dentistry is looking to add an assistant to our growing team who has a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and loves working with kids! We are a modern, single location, doctor-owned dental practice in La Grange, IL focused on providing children and their families the highest quality of care in a fun environment.
The ideal candidate will have a coronal polishing certificate and at least 1 year of pediatric dental assisting experience but we are willing to provide training for someone with little to no experience who is a great fit for our office.
Our office values honesty and great team players! We keep our cell phones in our back breakroom, so please do not apply if this will be an issue.
Pay is flexible and based on experience as well as well as value and shown commitment to the practice. Full time is available but also open to part time candidates available for full day shifts (but be able to work from open to close). Must be available one Saturday a month from 8-1pm only cleanings and exams (we do not work Saturdays in June/July) A huddle is done 30min prior to our start time. Please see our current office hours below:
M/Thr/Fri 9am-5pm, Tues 8am-4pm, Wed 10am-6pm, Saturday 8am-1pm
Our work environment includes:
Growth opportunities for those interested in additional office roles/responsibilities and showing commitment to helping to build our practice
Modern office setting
Provided training and scrubs
Dental benefits
Paid time off
Health Insurance - employer pays 50% of premium
Duties include:
Friendly engagement with patients and parents
Assist with various pediatric dental procedures
Taking dental radiographs
Maintaining dental equipment and materials
Maintaining operatories and sterilization
Help manage inventory/ordering
Assisting other staff as needed
Pay: $19.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Free parking
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
Please write a few sentences on why you feel this position would be a good fit for you/what interests you most about this position?
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Working with kids and/or special needs individuals: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Coronal Polish Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Working with children
• Patient interaction
• Pediatric dentistry
• Coronal Polish Certificate
• Polishing
• Patient interaction
• Pediatric dentistry
• Coronal Polish Certificate
• Polishing
About Smiles and Co. Pediatric Dentistry
Smiles & Co. Pediatric Dentistry in La Grange provides a modern approach to pediatric dentistry, specializing in high-quality dental care for infants, children, adolescents, and special needs. Their office focuses on delivering the highest level of pediatric dental care with exceptional service, tailored to be kid-friendly for enjoyable dental visits.
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