- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Clarendon Hills, IL
Job Description
Perfect Smiles of Oak Forest | Dental Assistant | Full Time
Our office is growing, and we are looking to add a Full Time Dental Assistant to our friendly team! At Perfect Smiles of Oak Forest, we are dedicated to improving your oral health and helping you achieve your perfect smile. Our team strives to create a comfortable experience for our patients through our compassionate care and the family like atmosphere.
The ideal candidate is someone who is friendly, compassionate and loves working with patients to help achieve their smile goals.
Job Duties May Include:
Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory
Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist
Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures
Review the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the dentist and assure completion of forms and signatures
Assume the responsibility associated with any duties that may be delegated by the dentist
Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient when it is needed
Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory
Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments
Supervise preventive maintenance of dental equipment
Take digital radiographs
Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment
Requirements:
Dental Assistant experience required
Coronal polishing certificate preferred
Dentrix experience preferred
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 7:30am - 2:00pm (every other Saturday with following Monday off when working a Saturday)
