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Dental Assistant - Kellerman Dental - Glen Carbon, IL

Permanent Dental Assistant Job
Glen Carbon, IL
Job Description

Kellerman Dental in Glen Carbon, IL is looking to add a Dental Assistant to our team. Our expanded and newly remodeled office is growing and seeking the perfect addition to our team! You’ll assist with patient preparation, sterilization of tools, room setup, and some dental hygiene activities. You should have a dental x-ray certification and provide excellent patient care to succeed in this position.
Dental assistants should be well-organized and meticulous in their work. You should be able to follow directions and adhere to the rules of the dental practice. We want you to be capable of delivering direct or indirect patient care and ensuring that office procedures run smoothly.
Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

Welcome patients to the dental office
Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
Sterilize instruments according to OSHA standards
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
When necessary, assist dentists in the management of medical and dental emergencies
Making sure medical and dental histories, as well as patient vital signs, are gathered and recorded
Maintain dental equipment inventory and order dental supplies

Dental Assistant Requirements:

Proven experience as a dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health and safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Strong attention to detail
Must be well-organized and reliable
High school diploma
Graduate of a dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

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Posted 16 days ago
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Kellerman Dental
Glen Carbon, IL
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