General Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantWe are looking for a full-time qualified dental assistant to join our premiere dental practice! The right applicant will have experience preparing general dentistry patients, ensuring that they are comfortable and offering another set of hands for procedures. Assistants must help dentists to clearly see problems and changes within a patient's mouth. This often requires taking x-rays of the bone structure of a patient's jaw, as well as taking photographs of the teeth.ResponsibilitiesHelp dentists prepare for procedures by having the necessary tools sterilized and in placeHelp keep a patient's mouth clean and dry during procedures and hand dentists the necessary tools at the appropriate timePatient education; explain procedures and discuss treatment progress and plansThis position will include all aspects of clinical dental careRequirementsPrevious dental chairside assisting is preferredPositive attitude and enthusiasm for the workdayExcellent customer service skills with an outgoing, people friendly personalityThe ideal applicant will display and demonstrate excellent communication skills with staff and patientsDesire to learn new skills and expand your potentialCoronal Polishing & Pit/Fissure Sealants Certifications preferredCompensation Package and BenefitsCompensation will be comprised of a base salary that is commensurate with experience. Full medical insurance with BCBS, employer pays on average 66% of premium! Dental/vision. Short term and long term disability. Life insurance. 401(k) with matching. Flexible spending account and more! Job types: full-time - 40 hour work week with potential for overtime!Company OverviewUnited Dental Partners is a very fast-growing dental support organization (DSO) serving multi-specialty dental practices in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. The multi-specialty dental groups we serve collectively care for children and adults and offer general, pediatric, orthodontic and oral surgery care.We work in an energetic environment with phenomenal people who love providing fantastic care for patients and know that our ability to provide consistently great care is underpinned by the personalities and values of the people we hire.COVID-19 considerations: We meet CDC and other health agency guidelines for COVID-19 by social distancing, cleaning and disinfecting the workplace throughout the day and adjusting as necessary to provide a safe and healthy environment.