Pediatric Dental Assistant - Southwest Pediatric Dental - Orland Park, IL

About Us
Southwest Pediatric Dental is a Practitioner Owned Business in Orland Park, IL 60467. We are fast-paced, fun and rewarding. We are currently expanding both our practice facility as well as our Dental Assisting Team.
Coronal polishing and sealant certificates preferred.
Experience as dental assistant is preferred.
Our work environment includes:

Team Orientated Staff
Fast Paced atmosphere
International workforce
Lively working day

We are looking for enthusiastic dental assistant who will make the office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and help accommodate administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s workload. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail in charting as well as knowledge of patient care. You should be able to follow daily instructions and respect dental office policies currently in place. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible for the patient and the rest of the office staff. We are a fast growing office looking to hire assistants that want to expand their experience and knowledge of the dental field.
Responsibilities

Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed for both exams and treatment appointments
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
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations.
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing and radiographs.
Good computer skills.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Enjoying interactions with children.
Working together as a team.
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)
Preferably speak English, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Polish.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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