Dental Assistant - Highland and Breese Dental Care - Highland, IL

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Highland, IL

Job Description

Highland and Breese Dental Care is a general dentistry practice looking for an experienced dental assistant . You would assist in the clinical treatment of patients including sedation, orthodontics and implants. The practice utilizes lasers, Itero, Glidewell in-office crowns, CBCT technology and other equipment to enhance patient experience. If you have working knowledge of dental procedures, we would love to hear from you! Rate of pay based on experience. Please send your resume today!
We are looking for a dental assistant who is efficient and also pleasant with patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office policies and procedures. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and perform office tasks as needed. We look forward to helping you expanding your dental knowledge and skills.
Responsibilities

Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups
Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
Sterilize instruments according to OSHA 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, sterilized and well-stocked
Maintain accurate patient records

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Proven experience with taking various dental x-rays
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills and knowledge of various dental software programs a plus
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: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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