Dental Assistant

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Assistant to join our dynamic dental team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of dental procedures and terminology, along with experience in chairside assisting and patient care. This role involves supporting the dentist during examinations and procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow in the clinic while maintaining a high standard of patient comfort and safety.

Duties

• Assist the dentist during various dental procedures, including general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Prepare and maintain the treatment area by following aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
• Take and develop dental X-rays while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Utilize EMR system opendental for accurate medical documentation and record-keeping.
• Manage patient records, including medical history and vital signs, ensuring all information is up-to-date and accurate.
• Provide chairside assistance, including passing instruments and materials to the dentist during procedures.
• Educate patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
• Operate 3D scanners for imaging when necessary.
• Collaborate with the dental receptionist to schedule appointments and manage patient flow efficiently.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with dental terminology
• Knowledge of infection control practices and anatomy relevant to dentistry.
• Experience with EMR systems;
• Ability to perform basic medical imaging tasks and understand pediatric dentistry principles.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients of all ages.
• Certification in dental assisting or relevant training is a plus.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment while maintaining professionalism at all times. Join our team where you can make a difference in patients' lives while advancing your career in dental assisting!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• West Chicago, IL 60185 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Chicago, IL 60185: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Customer communication • Oral hygiene • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • HIPAA compliance • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Image acquisition for patient care • Dental receptionist • Service scheduling • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Paid time off • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Medical assisting • Patient counseling • Dental Assisting • In-person • Aseptic technique • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Certified Dental Assistant • Open Dental • Entry level • Paid sick time