Dental Assistant

Gurnee, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 30

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Dental Assistant (Full-time)
Washington Dental Excellence a Cherry Tree Dental Office Gurnee IL

Join the friendly patient-focused team at Washington Dental Excellencein Gurnee IL. Were looking for a Dental Assistantwho is dependable compassionate and ready to make a different in our patients oral health.

Benefits:

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401k with a match
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays

What youll do:

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

Prepares sterilizes disinfects and maintains dental equipment instruments and supplies
Collects and records patient health histories take impressions 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
Cleans/polishes removable devices; fabricate temporary restorations custom trays study models
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
Present treatment plans to patients

What Were Looking For:

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 indental 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 8:30am to 6:00pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am to 4:00pm
Thursday 7:30am to 4:00pm

Pay: $20.75 - $30.00 per hour

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Dental Assistant (Full-time)Washington Dental Excellence a Cherry Tree Dental Office Gurnee ILJoin the friendly patient-focused team at Washington Dental Excellencein Gurnee IL. Were looking for a Dental Assistantwho is dependable compassionate and ready to make a different in our patients oral hea...