Full Time Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant (DA)

Webster Dental Care has delivered the highest level of patient care for over 49 years with 9 dental practices throughout the Chicagoland area with over 250 employees. At Webster Dental Care, we pursue excellence through continuing education, personal and team growth, and mastering leading-edge technology.

Position: Dental Assistant (DA)

Full Time (30-35 Hours/week)

Reports to: Practice Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Core Competencies

• Exceptional personal and professional patient welfare
• Cross function adaptability
• Radical transparency in operations
• Outstanding communication (written & verbal)
• Predictive patient empathy
• Dedicated to total patient satisfaction

Roles and Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant's primary responsibility will be to provide clinical hands-on support to any and all providers in the office within their means. Beyond their primary responsibility, they'll be expected to be an overall team player, helping wherever needed.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist General Dentists and Specialists in a 4-handed dentistry manner
• Take quality digital radiographs
• Serve our patients with empathy, provide understanding of dental procedures, pre & post operative instructions, and ensure handoff to front desk is seamless
• Provide and maintain OSHA standard cleanliness and safety in the workplace
• Sterilize instruments and turn over rooms for providers
• Communicate inventory needs to lead assistant
• Maintenance of dental equipment (IE: flush vacuum lines, change amalgam separator, change filters, clean traps, etc)
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Skills

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 4 handed dentistry dental assisting experience (1+ years)
• In-depth knowledge of patient privacy, health, and safety regulations in this profession (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA)
• Coachable
• Willing to serve the Practice with a flexible schedule

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working with EagleSoft Software, but not necessary
• Knowledge of insurance benefits (PPO) and how to decipher breakdown's