Dental Assistant

General Dentistry Office; Illinois; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

General Dentistry Office is seeking a part-time dental assistant to join our busy practice. You will work under a dentist’s supervision, provide chairside assistance, help with charting, radiographs, and operatory setup, and maintain a clean, professional environment.

Strong communication, reliability, and multitasking are essential. Experience with Eaglesoft and Spanish-speaking ability are a plus, with scheduling and patient communication duties also included.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• 1-year Dental Assistant Experience is Preferred.
• Spanish speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work under the general supervision and guidance of a Dentist.
• Provide chairside assistance to the Dentist during dental examinations and treatment.
• Charting during the dental examination.
• Take X-rays.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments, as well as the Sterilization Area.
• Set up and break down operatories.
• Assist with supply inventory and ordering.
• Maintain a clean and professional office environment.
• Assist with scheduling patients, presenting and/or explaining treatment plans, and taking payments.
• Contacting and following up with patient treatment plans and recalls.
• Maintain a high level of customer service at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Spanish speaking

Dental assistant experience

Tools

Eaglesoft Software Knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are a busy, growing, fun, and professional dental office with a position available for a part-time addition to our practice.

Our culture is a friendly, positive, and caring atmosphere toward our patients and team members.

The ideal candidate is excited about dentistry, has excellent communication skills, is reliable, has a positive outlook and attitude, and is able to multitask and help other team members in the office as needed.

• Customer Service experience preferred.
• 1-year Dental Assistant Experience is Preferred.

Salary

$15/ hr and up (Depending upon experience)

Supplemental Pay

• Bonus pay

Job Type

Part-time

Number of hires for this role

1

Full Job Description

Responsibilities

• Work under the general supervision and guidance of a Dentist
• Provide chairside assistance to the Dentist during dental examinations and treatment
• Charting during the dental examination
• Take X-rays
• Sterilize and maintain instruments, as well as the Sterilization Area
• Set up and break down operatories
• Assist with supply inventory and ordering
• Maintain a clean and professional office environment
• Assist with scheduling patients, presenting and/or explaining treatment plans, and taking payments.
• Contacting and following up with patient treatment plans and recalls.
• Maintain a high level of customer service at all times

Preferred Experience

• Eaglesoft Software Knowledge
• Spanish speaking

Schedule:

• Monday – Wednesday (full day)
• Friday and Saturday(Half days as applicable)

Work Location

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

COVID-19 considerations:(if applicable)

• All staff and persons, including patients in the office wear masks and maintain social distancing.
• air filtration.
• Covid vaccinated / Provide weekly negative Covid tests, as per state requirements.