Dental Assistant - The Art of a Smile Dental Studio - Skokie, IL

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Skokie, IL

Job Description

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make our dental office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’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 run as smoothly as possible.
Responsibilities

Welcome customers into the dental office.
Prepare customers 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.
Sanitize dental rooms between patients following our updated sanitizing protocols since 2020. Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked.
Assist with keeping inventory of materials.
Assist with cleanliness of the office overall.

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant or proven general employed experience with willingness to undergo dental assistant training in a serious and responsible manner.
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)'

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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.60 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 28 per week
Benefits:

Continuing education credits
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Weekends as needed

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

Security clearance:

Confidential (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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