Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Assistant - Seven Bridges Dental Studio - Woodridge, IL
- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Woodridge, IL
Job Description
Do you want to be a part of something incredibly special?! Do you want to take part in creating an amazing culture where our entire team loves coming to the office each day and being a part of the unique patient experience we will provide? Have you ever wanted to enjoy coming to work because you enjoy seeing and being around the people who work hard with you to create and maintain that amazing culture?
If you answered with an enthusiastic YES to those questions, then you are exactly what we want as one of the faces of our brand new dental office and pillar of strength inside our team! Our beautiful and new state of the art dental office is award winning and we are looking for an energetic and highly-motivated dental assistant who is passionate about helping people solve problems and improve their lives to join our team.
The beautiful new office looks, feels, smells and sounds amazing as well as include amenities, comforts, and the best new technology for our team and our patients to help you feel inspired as you go all in, 100% dedicated to the special vision we have for this place as we embark on this extraordinary journey together!
As a member of our team, there will be great training and opportunities for continuing education. We will constantly strive to improve ourselves and our patient experience together as a team. Consistent and thoughtful communication between all team members will be vital to our success to ensure everyone is on the same page regarding their job description and responsibilities. New, creative, and out of the box ideas are always welcome, and encouraged to help grow our vision and improve patient care.
Applicants should have a minimum of 1-year dental dental assisting experience, be knowledgeable in areas of dentistry such as - crown and bridge, implants, endodontics, extractions, and removals. The ideal candidate will be willing to help in any area of the practice when necessary, possess excellent communication skills, and willing to learn new, innovative ways of doing things. Prior knowledge of Open Dental is a plus, but not required as the team will be receiving training prior to opening.
If you want to feel challenged and inspired at work, want more variety in your job and want to be a member of an amazing team; please send a resume with a cover letter telling us how you can be an asset to our practice, our patients and our team. This is an exciting time and we are looking for someone who truly wants to be part of something special!
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentistâs office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Youâll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentistâs 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 as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
Welcome customers in 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
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
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 â 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person