Dental Assistant - Chairside, X-Rays, Bilingual

Greater-Family-Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

401(K)

Job summary

Greater Family Health in Elgin, IL seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in a busy general dental practice. Responsibilities include chairside assisting, charting, taking X-rays, sterilization, inventory, and patient education under the supervision of the Dentist/Hygienist.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred; High School diploma required. Opportunities for paid training and 401(k) are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Dental assistant certification or completion of a program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up instruments, rooms and equipment for each procedure.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain equipment and work areas.
• Record patient information and charting as dictated by Dentist/Hygienist.
• Take X-rays (bite-wing, full-mouth, panorex) as ordered.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction and fluoride treatments under supervision.

Skills

Spanish bilingual

CPR/BLS certified

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assistant Certification

Job description

Greater Family Health in Elgin, IL seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in a busy general dental practice. Responsibilities include chairside assisting, charting, taking X-rays, sterilization, inventory, and patient education under the supervision of the Dentist/Hygienist.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred; High School diploma required. Opportunities for paid training and 401(k) are offered.