We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients.
You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail.
You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations we want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities :
- You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers for treatments or check-ups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Qualifications :
- You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. CPR, HIPPA)
- Dental assisting : 1 year (Required)
- Chicago, IL (Required)
- 25% (Required)
Benefits :
- Pay : $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
- Expected hours : 16 40 per week
- Referral program
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
30+ days ago