Dental Assistant - Patient-Centered Care & Growth

P1 Dental Partners; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to $700 quarterly

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Dental service discount

9 paid holidays & PTO

FSA

HSA

Scrub allowance

CE allowance

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Excellence in Dentistry in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join a patient-focused team. You will gather patient information, prepare treatment areas, take X-rays, assist during procedures, and educate patients on post-operative care.

The position offers benefits, ongoing CE opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. Qualified candidates have a dental assistant certificate and at least 3 years of experience; BLS/CPR is a plus.

Qualifications

• Dental assistant certificate from an accredited vocational school preferred.
• 3+ years of dental assisting experience required.
• Current BLS and CPR certification preferred, but not required.
• Excellent understanding of dental preventative/restorative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient information and health background
• Prepare the work area for procedures
• Take x-rays of patients’ teeth when necessary and display results for the dentist
• Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures
• Prepare materials for surgical procedures
• Educate patients on post-operative instructions
• Restock treatment areas and monitor inventory
• Sterilization, adhere to offices standards and universal precautions

Skills

Customer service

Dental procedures

X-ray imaging

Education

Dental assistant certificate

Job description

Excellence in Dentistry in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join a patient-focused team. You will gather patient information, prepare treatment areas, take X-rays, assist during procedures, and educate patients on post-operative care.

The position offers benefits, ongoing CE opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. Qualified candidates have a dental assistant certificate and at least 3 years of experience; BLS/CPR is a plus.