Job description

We are accepting applications for competent, reliable, energetic candidates to function as dental assistants in our office. Ideal candidates will help us to streamline office operations and increase efficiency resulting in a positive experience for our patients. These roles are ideal for motivated, highly perceptive individuals who love a challenge and thrive in a continuous improvement environment. Excellent customer service skills, computer proficiency, highly organized, and attention to detail are examples of some of the key traits you will need to succeed in these roles. You MUST be able to follow instructions and observe all dental office regulations. We have provided a condensed description of duties below:

ATTENTION: Flexibility and patience are required when working in patient care. We will finish all scheduled procedures and emergencies for our patients as reasonable standards of care dictate. We cannot stop in the middle of treatment, so there may be times that procedures take longer than anticipated. Typically your shift will end 15-30 minutes after patients are scheduled to be dismissed.

Please include your hours of availability and a copy of your resume with your application.

Responsibilities (Condensed)

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Prepare, ship, receive and track all patient lab cases
• Maintain accurate patient clinical notes
• Assist the dentist via 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Keep operatories clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments when needed
• assist with clerical duties and collect patient copays if needed

Skills (Condensed)

• GOOD COMPUTER SKILLS (REQUIRED)
• Proven experience as dental assistant (desirable)
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods (desirable)
• Understanding of health & safety regulations (Training Provided)
• Excellent communication and people skills (REQUIRED)
• Attention to detail (REQUIRED)
• Well-organized and reliable (REQUIRED)
• High school diploma; plus graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA) is desirable

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Benton, IL 62812: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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