Dental Assistant — Sign-On Bonus & Growth Path

Socket.dev; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-20

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Dental Assistant who shares our passion for patient care and education, and for creating a welcoming environment. You will provide chair-side support, educate patients, and help maintain a clean, efficient operatory.

You’ll take X-rays, enter treatment plans, and collaborate with dentists and hygienists to deliver an outstanding patient experience. We offer growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive team committed to healthier communities.

Qualifications

• Completion of a dental assisting program; state board certification as required.
• Radiology certification required to be compliant with the State Dental Board.
• Dental assisting experience preferred.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with a dental software, experience with Dentrix preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to partnering with all team members to create a great environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side clinical support to Dentists and Hygienists by charting, patient education, operatory set-up and clean-up.
• Deliver a superior patient experience at all phases of their appointment.
• Take and process X-Rays.
• Enter patient treatment plans and maintain files.
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatories.
• Educate patients on the importance of their oral health and how it is best maintained.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Dentrix

Education

Dental assisting program

Radiology certification

Dental assisting experience preferred

Tools

Dentrix

Microsoft Office

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Dental Assistant who shares our passion for patient care and education, and for creating a welcoming environment. You will provide chair-side support, educate patients, and help maintain a clean, efficient operatory.

You’ll take X-rays, enter treatment plans, and collaborate with dentists and hygienists to deliver an outstanding patient experience. We offer growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive team committed to healthier communities.