Dental Assistant/Surgical Assistant - Advanced Periodontics and Implants Ltd - Skokie, IL

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Skokie, IL

Job Description

Job descriptionWe are looking for a friendly, well organized person with good communication skills who enjoys working with people to join our team in our Laser Assisted Periodontal office located in Skokie for 3-4 days a week. ( Tuesday ,Wednesdays, Fridays and 1/2 day on Thursdays)
Office Hours:
Monday 8:30am-5pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:00-5pm
Thursday 8:00-3pm
Friday 8:00am-5pm
Duties include:We are a Periodontal Laser Assisted Office seeking an individual with a minimum of 1 years Dental assisting experience with the knowledge of Implant and periodontal surgery and Front Office Skills.
- Basic computer skills are needed; Dentrix Dental Software experience is a Plus.- Knowledge of Digital X-rays ( Dexis preferred)-Ability to assist surgeon chair side with a variety of Periodontal, Implant and Oral surgery and Laser Assisted procedures.-Responsible for sterilizing and bagging instruments, setting up operatories and breaking them down at the end of the procedure. Knowledge of setting up procedure trays and maintaining a clean and sterile environment at all times.- Updating patients medical history and recording of vitals. Must have good communication skills.
Provide weekly maintenance on all dental equipment.
Assist with inventory and keeping log of all supplies.
Review Oral hygiene and Post op instructions with all patients.
Responsible for following up with patients after surgery, Requesting X-rays from referring offices. Some computer data entry, help with Insurance verification, answering phones and scheduling patients. Scanning and printing of documents and keeping up with recall visits of existing patients.
Compensation is negotiable based on experience
Benefits:-401K with employer match and Annual Profit Sharing-Paid Time Off-Flexible Spending option available
The office provides a clean and sanitized environment and all PPE required to perform your daily responsibilities.
Interested individuals are encouraged to email us your resume.
Dental Specialty:Periodontics
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projectsAdaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in directionDetail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger pictureAchievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might failAutonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little directionInnovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativityHigh stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
Job Type: Part-Time
Salary: is negotiable based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $43,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Free parking
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Language:

English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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