- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Springfield, IL
Job Description
Full-time3240 Hedley Road, Suite B, Springfield, IL 62711Full Job Description:
We are looking for a skilled Dental Assistant who will make the dentist's office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You'll ensure excellent customer service. 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 customers in the dental office." Prepare patients for treatment 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.
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: Full-time30-36 hours per weekPay: Based on ExperienceBenefits: 401(k)Free Dental for your familyPaid Vacation and Personal/Wellness Days
Schedule: 7am-5pmMonday - ThursdayNo Weekends
Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification: X-Ray Certification and Coronal Polish (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Profit sharing
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
4x10
No weekends
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
