- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Mendota, IL
Job Description
Join our friendly, unrushed, stress free family practice!! We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentistâs office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Youâll ensure excellent patient service and professional dental care. Some administrative / clerical duties required. 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. Office hours are usually, Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (extra hours are possible) and Wednesdays from 9-5 . Our office offers a great friendly patient base and a stress free work environment!!! Competitive starting salary and extra benefits ( paid time off, flexible schedule, uniforms, PPE, Free parking, nice work atmosphere, camaraderie among staff, regular salary evaluations, etc.)!!
Contact us at mendotadentalcenter@gmail.com or at 815-539-3000.
We look forward to hear from you.
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
some clerical tasks required
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
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)
Work Remotely
No
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 â 20 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount
Employee mentoring program
Flexible schedule
Free parking
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Paid training
Safety equipment provided
Uniform allowance
Schedule:
Day shift
No weekends
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
