Dental Assistant

Cherry Tree Dental
Gurnee, IL, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Dental Assistant - Full-time

Washington Dental Excellence, a Cherry Tree Dental Office

Gurnee, IL

Washington Dental Excellence, a Cherry Tree Dental office, has a great opportunity for a motivated individual to join a busy, growing practice with a high-functioning team as a Dental Assistant.

Cherry Tree Dental is changing the face of group dentistry, and we are committed to our dentists, clinical staff, and support team by providing a positive company culture rooted with an unparalleled team synergy.

We value and invest in our employees by offering professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and benefits with a work-life blend.

Benefits :

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Office bonus program

What you'll do :

As a Dental Assistant you will work to enhance the daily operations of the clinic by providing excellent care and communication to our patients.

As a Dental Assistant you will :

  • Prepares, sterilizes, disinfects, and maintains dental equipment, instruments, and supplies.
  • Collects and records patient health histories and x-rays.
  • Ensures patient comfort during dental procedures.
  • Prepares dental materials (cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.).
  • Completes charting of treatment information in the patients' dental notes from the doctor as directed.
  • Assist doctor in management of medical and dental emergencies.
  • Clean and polish removable devices.
  • Delivers postoperative and general oral care instructions to patient.
  • Maintains infection control procedures, patient privacy, and professional interactions with patients and staff.
  • Assist administrative team with customer service functions.

Education and Experience :

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or dental assistant experience preferred.
  • Previous customer service or office experience.
  • Proficiency or the ability to become proficient within 90 days in dental terminology and dental. software for charting, treatment planning, clinical notes, etc.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Foster a positive attitude and be a team player.

Patient Care Hours :

Monday 9 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m.

Tuesday 9 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m.

Wednesday 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m.

Thursday 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m.

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