Dental Assistant

Here at 1st Family Dental & Midwest Orthodontics, we believe people of all ages deserve excellent and affordable dental healthcare whether or not they have dental insurance. We're proud of our numerous thriving locations in the Chicagoland area and are excited with what's still to come! We are seeking to hire an experienced Dental Assistant to join our Chicago (Little Village ) location full-time. If you're a passionate self-starter looking for an opportunity to be appreciated for your efforts and grow further in your career, then we are the company for you!

Responsibilities

• Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment for each patient
• Restocking rooms
• Organizing and laying out instruments for dentist's use
• Handing instruments and other materials to dentists during procedures
• Taking X-rays of different types + use of intra-oral camera
• Taking impressions, cord packing, making temporary crowns
• Assisting during all dental procedures (Extractions, Implant placements, Crowns, and Root Canals)
• Making patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment

Qualifications

• Coronal Polishing and Sealants Certification - Required
• Bilingual in Spanish - Preferred
• Experience with Eaglesoft is preferred
• Experience working with Pedo is a plus!
• Must be good at multitasking, problem solving, and a cooperative team player
• Possess excellent communication and organization skills
• Be responsible and dependable

Work Schedule:

Full-time; Monday through Friday schedule (please view website for business hours) & Saturday 9:30am-3pm availability is mandatory. Since Saturdays are mandatory staff are given another day off during the week.

Benefits:

Competitive benefits including healthcare, 401k, paid time off, and quarterly bonuses!

*Pay rate will be based on experience & discussed at time of interview*

Learn more about us at: 1stfamilydental.com

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a standard background check?

Experience:

• Dental Receptionist: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60623: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Background check • Spanish • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • Preparing dental treatment areas • Interpersonal skills • Surgical instrument organization • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Quarterly bonus • Oral surgery assistance experience • Full-time • Intraoral cameras • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Chairside coronal polishing • Emotional support for patients • Paid time off • Sealant Certification • Dental x-ray • Eaglesoft • US work authorization • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Stocking • Orthodontics • Monday to Friday • In-person • Employee discount • Dental sealant application • Polishing • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling