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Dental Assistant 25-35 / hr based on experience

Dental Assistant 25-35 / hr based on experience

Tree Streets Dental, LLCWinnetka, IL, US
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Tree Streets Dental is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

The Dental Assistant will provide dental services to patients under the guidance of a dentist.

The ideal person for this type of role is a good listener, outgoing and compassionate, organized and adaptable and an excellent problem solver.

This vital role greets our patients, displays professionalism, and maintains confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities :

  • Provide patient-care services – Seat patients, verify all medical history and chart notes are updated and accurate.
  • Verify premedication is needed and taken and prescriptions are ordered in a timely manner.
  • Ensure pre-operative consent and post operative care instructions are delivered and signed, communicating or scheduling any follow-up procedures needed.
  • Perform procedures such as impressions, x-rays, fabricating appliances and temporization of restorations, and managing infection control.
  • Perform supportive procedures – Using OSHA guidelines when setting up and changing over operatories, proper sterilization of instruments and testing sterilization in regular intervals.
  • Maintenance of units, flushing water lines and cleaning traps.
  • Maintaining and stocking supplies for operatories.  Laboratory roles will include pouring models, mounting articulators and fabrication of appliances.
  • Always maintain a clean environment.

Other duties :

  • – Answer phones, take messages and greet patients.
  • Educate patients.
  • Act as the backup to the Dentist when emergency treatments or complex procedures come up.
  • Display professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising dentists concerning appropriate treatment.

    • Requirements :

  • High school diploma ideal Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with a team, dependable and professional.
  • Previous clinical experience not required, willing to train the ideal candidate.

    • About Tree Streets Dental :

  • Tree Streets Dental is a minority woman owned private practice.
  • Our focus is on the patient and their individual needs.

    • We aim to provide the most predictable lasting outcomes while applying progressive healthcare knowledge to optimize whole health and balance.

  • Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes balance, camaraderie and is supportive of individual goals.
  • Tree Streets Dental includes benefits like health care, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development.
  • The location is in a walking-friendly area, which is great for lunchtime breaks, and is close to both Metra and Pace stops.
  • If driving is preferred parking is provided.   Powered by JazzHR
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    Dental Assistant • Winnetka, IL, US