Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Description 

Job ID: 3411928

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) plan
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Profit-sharing contribution

Job Title : Permanent Dental Assistant 

Location: Bolingbrook, IL 60440 

Schedule:

• Monday - 10AM to 6PM
• Tuesday/Wednesday - 9AM - 4PM
• Thursday - 9AM - 4PM
• Friday - 8AM - 3PM

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as a chair-side dental assistant to dental provider and assist with patient relationships including instruction, education and optimum patient flow
• The Dental Assistant supports the clinical treatment care of patients.
• Other functions include sustaining patient comfort, managing supplies, sterilization, listening to patients' needs and educating them on dental procedures, working efficiently to maintain doctor's schedule and adhering to all OSHA and safety policies and procedures.
• The Dental Assistant will also organize and maintain lab equipment, take x-rays and provide a clean work environment.
• The ideal Dental Assistant candidate should possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology, a friendly, outgoing demeanor and excellent organizational skills.

Requirements:  

Education - High School or equivalent, Dental assisting school certificate is a plus

Experience - Two years dental assisting experience is a plus. Experience recommended with root canals and surgical assisting. Cross trained for front desk preferred.

• Superior working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs.
• Should have a pleasant phone demeanor.