Job Type
Full-time
Description
- WANTED : Dental Assistant Extraordinaire!!
Description
Position : Dental Assistant
Reports to : Practice Manager
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Who we are :
We're a dental dream team delivering the highest level of patient care for over 46 years throughout the Chicagoland area. At Webster Dental Care, we pursue excellence through continuing education, personal and team growth, and mastering leading-edge technology.
Core Competencies
Clinical Skills : Efficiency assisting during procedures (know the dentists' needs), infection control and sterilization up to OSHA's standards, proficient in diagnostic imaging (x-rays, ceph, CBCT), dental material & instrument knowledge, and stellar patient etiquette.Effective Communication : Must be able to explain procedures clearly to patients (and simply), communicate professionally amongst your team and to patients, build rapport, ease patient anxiety, team collaboration, and maintain confidentiality (HIPAA standards).Critical thinking : Problem solving skills, must be able to adapt to unexpected circumstances, attention to detail - ensure precision with documentation, infection control, and assisting procedures.We're Looking For Someone Who :
Knows their way around a dental chairHas the patience of a saint and the reflexes of a catIs reliable, fun, and maybe a little obsessed with organizationCan turn a nervous patient into a raving fanBonus Points For :
Experience with EaglesoftA collection of dental memesA favorite tooth pun (we will ask in the interview)Perks of the Position :
Work with a team that actually likes each otherMedical & vision / PTO / 401K BenefitsCompetitive pay based on your experienceOffice birthday cake is basically mandatory