We are looking for a positive, upbeat Dental Assistant to join our growing team in Oakbrook, IL. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative, and fun environment to work in, with several opportunities for training and growth! We are even open to new graduates with a desire to learn and grow. In addition, we offer great benefits to our employees such as medical, dental, vision, PTO and an amazing 401K plan that includes matching.
This individual must have an upbeat personality, positive attitude, and work well in a team environment. The successful candidate must have an excellent work ethic, communication skills, computer knowledge, multi-tasking skills, willingness to take direction, desire to grow, and be a team player and a self-starter. Prior experience in the endodontic office would be beneficial.
We are offering $17/HR-$22/HR based on experience
Requirements
Specific Duties
Patient check In procedures
Escort patients to treatment rooms
Seat patients and ensure proper room set up for appointments
Show care and concern and help patients feel comfortable
Answer questions you are comfortable answering, find the answer to the ones you are not comfortable answering
Do not leave the patient unattended at the chair
Obtain patient's blood pressure
Take necessary radiographs
Anticipate and assist the doctor's needs at all times
Perform all clinical procedure as directed
Enter proper treatment notes into patient's record
Ensure patient's questions are answered before they leave
Escort the patient to check out
Patient Check Out procedures
Monitor patient flow
Operatory and Sterilization Room Management
Assist in completing start of day and end of day check list
Ensure all treatment rooms are properly stocked
Disinfect all treatment rooms following proper infection control guidelines and OSHA guidelines
Sterilize all instruments following proper infection control guidelines and OSHA regulations
Follow a preventative maintenance and cleaning schedule for all dental equipment
Inventory Management
Monitor inventory and follow established tag ordering system
Monitor and ensure all dental equipment is working properly
Benefits
Excellent Benefits Dental, Vision, Medical, 401K including matching and PTO