Dental Assistant Full Time 4 days a week

Asmile4u; Decatur, San Francisco (IL, CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their multi-specialty office. This role involves assisting the dentist with various procedures, providing compassionate patient care, and managing patient interactions. The ideal candidate will be upbeat, reliable, and possess a Dental Assisting certification. This position offers a supportive and family-oriented work environment, with a focus on work-life balance and exposure to diverse dental specialties. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Optical Insurance after 90 days

Great work/life balance

Schedule flexibility

Positive & family-oriented work environment

Exposure to many specialties

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and dental assisting is essential.
• Must possess great chair side manners and an upbeat attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during various treatment procedures.
• Provide quality care and manage patients during dental procedures.

Skills

Customer Service Experience

Good Computer Skills

Chair Side Manners

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks

Bilingual

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

Job description

We are growing!

The ideal candidate is an upbeat, professional and reliable person who is looking to work in a multi-specialty office who sees patients of all ages. Preferably with certification Dental Assistant to join our team.

Responsibilities:

1. Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
2. Explaining office procedures before treatment to patients.
3. Providing quality and compassionate care to every patient before, during and after dental treatment.
4. Patient management during dental procedures.
5. Dental charting of patient's pre-existing and accurate inputting of patient progress notes.
6. Providing patients with post-op instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling).
7. Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
8. Preparing and maintaining dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
9. Taking and developing x-rays, collecting and recording patient health histories.
10. Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
11. Monitor equipment and hand piece repairs for all operatory equipment, accurate completion and follow up of repair logs.
12. Completion of daily/weekly/monthly tasks including autoclave testing and cleaning of traps.
13. Assisting with monthly supply order.
14. Assisting clinic with recall and treatment plan reports, when requested.
15. Responsible for adhering to all government and company regulations.
16. Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and oral surgery.

Qualifications:

1. Experience in a customer service environment and good computer skills are necessary.
2. An upbeat attitude and outgoing personality are a MUST to succeed in this position.
3. Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks.
4. A people person/team player.

Required:

1. Dental Assisting experience.
2. Must possess great chair side manners.
3. Ability to adapt to different needs and techniques.
4. An individual who can work under pressure and strives to advance.
5. An individual who adheres to policies and procedures.
6. Bilinguals are a plus! Salary is based on experience.

Tuesday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm schedule.

Benefits:

1. Full time team members qualify for Medical/Dental/Optical Insurance coverage after 90 days.
2. Great work/life balance.
3. Schedule flexibility.
4. Positive & family oriented work environment.
5. Opportunity to work in a very unique environment with exposure to many specialties.