- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Chicago, IL
Job Description
We are looking to add a part time dental assistant to work 3 days per week in our office that will help make the dentistââ¬â¢s office more efficient for patients. The hours would be from 7:15am-5:30pm with NO weekends involved. Youââ¬â¢ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentistââ¬â¢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
Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups 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
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Maintain inventory and order clinical supplies as needed
Skills
Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
