Clinical Dental Assistant

BARNES WALTON DENTAL ASSOC LTD; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Chicago is seeking an advanced Dental Assistant to join their high-tech team. The role includes performing clinical duties such as taking x-rays, working on models, and facilitating communication with patients. Ideal candidates will possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental procedures and lab skills required.
• Ability to take quality x-rays and fabricate crowns and bridges.
• Stable employment history and outgoing personality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Discuss treatments and fees with patients.
• Maintain high levels of patient care and team cooperation.
• Perform clinical tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking ability

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dental Assistant position available for a high tech and fast paced dental practice in the Chatham community, emphasis on excellence in patient care and team development. Applicants must be able to understand and explain dental procedures, have ADVANCED clinical and lab skills, excellent communication and organizational skills. Advanced performance expectations of applicant include but not limited to ability to take quality

x-rays without retakes, study models to reveal proper anatomy, trimming models according to orthodontic standards, fabrication of anatomically correct temporary crowns and bridges, laboratory case preparations, ability to promote and discuss treatment and fees, works at a fast pace and ability to multi-task, and respects attentiveness to detail.

Computer literacy is required as well (i.e. downloading and email transfer of images, etc). Knowledge of Dentrix is a plus.

Hours:

T, W, Th 8:00am–6:30pm

**We are only interested in applicants with advanced dental experience, an outgoing personality, and a stable employment history.

Salary range: Based upon experience and qualifications.

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