Dental Assistant

Sky Mavis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentologie, a modern and technology-driven dental practice in Chicago, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to provide exceptional patient care. With competitive hourly compensation and a robust benefits package, this role is designed for an experienced professional. Join a fun and supportive work culture dedicated to employee success and patient satisfaction.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Free dental coverage for employees

401k with employer match

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

$50/month for mass transit or parking expenses

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Paid holidays

Paid personal and sick time

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of Dental Assistant experience required.
• Demonstrates professionalism, positivity, and personality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside during examinations and treatment.
• Prepare instruments and materials for procedures.
• Provide direct patient care across various dental services.

Skills

Professionalism

Positivity

Communication

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Job description

Dentologie is seeking a full-timeDental Assistant(at least 6 months of DA experience required)to provide outstanding patient care in our north Chicago, IL office(s).

A DentologieDental Assistantwill have excellent hourly compensation ($20-$23/hr., based on experience), career growth opportunities, a great benefits package, full-time hours with a balanced schedule, and be part of an outstanding (and fun) culture.Come be a part of something special!

Regarding work schedule, Monday - Thursday our offices have a morning shift (7:30am-2:30pm) and an evening shift (1:30 or 2:30 pm-8:30pm). On Friday, we have one shift from 7:30am-3:30pm. As a full-time employee, we would ask that you are comfortable working Monday-Friday and 5 shifts per week, with 3 morning shifts and 2 evening shifts.

Dentologie is a fast-paced, modern, technology-driven practice disrupting the dental industry. At our core, we are drivenby Professionalism, Personality, and Positivityto provide an extraordinary patient and employee experience. Visit us on our popularTikTokorInstagrampage(s)to better understand who we are and our mission to change the way dentistry is experienced by not only the patient, but the TEAM!

Dentologie is comprised of 13 office locationsin the Chicagoland area, including: Andersonville, Belmont, Lincoln Park, South Loop, Streeterville, Bucktown, West Loop, Evanston, Clark & Diversey, Gold Coast, River North, Southport, and Oak Park/River Forest.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties.
• Assist dentist chairside during examination and treatment of patients during a variety of operative treatment procedures.
• Provide a 10-star Patient experience.
• Contribute positively to an engaging company culture.
• Prepares instruments and materials for the dentist for upcoming procedures.
• Provide direct patient care in all dental services, including restorative, orthodontics, pediatric, endodontic, periodontics, prosthodontics and oral surgery.
• Passes dental instruments between provider and assistant (4-handed dentistry).
• Make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair while preparing them for treatment.
• Sterilize & disinfect instruments, equipment and operatories post treatment.
• Instruct patients on pre- and post-operative procedures and provide oral health education.
• Proficient in obtaining dental radiographs and intra-oral scans/photos.
• Keep treatment records such as charting existing restorations as well as planned treatment.
• Monitor daily supplies for restocking.
• Assists the dentist in providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
• Follows infection control protocol by preparing and sterilizing instruments, equipment, and all clinical settings.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Required: at least six monthsof dental assistant experience.
• ExemplifyingProfessionalism, Positivity &Personality!
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, customer service & written communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Clinical knowledge, skills along with patient care.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Supervisory and leadership skills.
• Prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Preferred: coronal polishing certificate.

Dentologie Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free dental coverage for employees
• 401k w/employer match
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• $50/month for mass transit or parking expenses
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Paid holidays
• Paid personal and sick time
• Supportive, friendly leadership that want you to succeed
• Upbeat team and fun culture. NOT your average dental office!

Note: Here at Dentologie, we want all of our employees to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.