Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Cornerstone Family Dentistry - Chicago, IL

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Chicago, IL

Job Description

Do you love your family? Do you practice the Golden Rule- treating others how you would like to be treated? Are you willing to put your team first knowing they will do the same for you?
We are looking for one Dental Assistant to add to our IL team! If this describes you, you might be a perfect fit for Cornerstone Family Dentistry!
What you need to know before you apply is what is most important to us:

We want our team members to come to work every day with energy and commitment- not just to a business, but to each other and to our patients. The rest will work itself out.
We want our team members to give 100% while they are here (7am-3pm, 4 days a week) but then we want them to go home to their families and give 100% while they are home, without stress and without a second thought about work!
We want our team members to treat our patients and each other with kindness and respect- no gossiping, having regular, open conversations- even if they're hard, and showing compassion in the most challenging times...we all have them!
We want our team members to feel supported. We all have roles, but we are all equal because we are all human!
We want our team members to have fun- to laugh and know that we can get through busy days, mistakes, that everything is fixable, and that it will always be ok if we're trying to do the right thing!

We are looking for a forever person to add to a growing team. We love to hire people who will work with us for their entire career. Once we find a great person, you truly become part of our family!
The CFD Dental Assistant (DA) position is a 4 day/week position that consists of the following duties:

Expanded functions Level I (desired)
Responsible for representing Cornerstone in a positive manner at all times, including maintaining a friendly, approachable demeanor
Takes initiative to utilize downtime to assist team members or complete other tasks such as:
Calls on overdue recare patients
Calls on incomplete treatment plans
Stocks rooms
Supports other members of team by setting up operatories pre-treatment and breaking down post-treatment when available
Abides by HIPAA standards at all times
Prepares exam rooms/procedure rooms by sterilizing instruments and moving equipment into place
Completes daily sterilization of instruments to maintain ample supply at all times
Assist in updating and maintaining client dental records
Provides support to dentists, and staff as needed
Offers patients advice and materials necessary to maintain good dental health
Prevents the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a sanitary work environment consistent with OSHA standards
Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
Completes patient notes in timely manner before clocking out for the day
Writes patient notes in a professional manner with accurate information, limited misspelled words or other errors, following doctor’s direction on what to include in note
Completes procedures such as alginate impressions, final impressions, isolation of teeth as needed, suction, fabrication of temporary crowns, pouring up models, trimming models, fabricating custom tooth whitening trays, coronal polishing, application of fluoride, placement of dental sealants, and other procedures as directed by doctors as each state allows and depending on whether dental assistant is certified with expanded functions
Setup and breakdown respective operatory pre and post treatment
Takes dental radiographs (x-rays)
Provides patients with instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures
Educates patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health
Maintains clean treatment plans for patients by eliminating services that are no longer recommended or that have been rejected by the patient
Provides verbal support of drs suggestions as warranted to encourage patient acceptance of treatment plans
Orders supplies as needed
Responsible for reviewing the next day’s patients
Proposes treatment plan in Eaglesoft
Executes patient hand-off

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.


IL Dental Assisting License Required (or IA license with the ability to obtain IL license within 30 days of hire).


2+ years of dental assisting experience preferred, 1 year required.


Familiarity with dental software and ease of use.


1+ year experience taking dental x rays. Schick sensor experience a plus.


Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.


Ability to treatment plan and carry out successful conversations with patients regarding recommendations from doctors.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 36 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

Ability to be flexible with work location. Possible to work at home office other than Morrison, within 20 miles of the Morrison office location.

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Assistant License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Morrison, IL 61270: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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