General Dental Assistant

United Dental Partners; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical insurance

Dental/Vision

401(k) with matching

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Overtime potential

Job summary

United Dental Partners in Arlington Heights is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support procedures, sterilize tools, and prepare patient care. The ideal candidate will help dentists deliver high-quality general dentistry and ensure patient comfort throughout treatment.

Candidates should have prior chairside experience, strong communication and customer service, and a willingness to learn. Certifications in coronal polishing or pit/fissure sealants are preferred; we offer competitive

Qualifications

• Previous dental chairside assisting experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow in dental care.
• Coronal Polishing and Pit/Fissure Sealants certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help Dentists prepare for procedures by sterilizing tools and having necessary instruments ready.
• Keep patient’s mouth dry and accessible during procedures and hand Dentists the required tools.
• Educate patients; explain procedures and discuss treatment progress and plans.
• This position will include all aspects of clinical dental care.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Customer service

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Coronal Polishing Certification

Pit/Fissure Sealants Certification

Job description

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Full Time All Family Dental & Braces Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights, IL, US

2 days ago

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for A Full-time qualified Dental Assistant to join our premiere dental practice! The right applicant will have experience preparing general dentistry patients, ensuring that they are comfortable and offering another set of hands for procedures. Assistants must help Dentists to clearly see problems and changes within a patient's mouth. This often requires taking x-rays of the bone structure of a patient's jaw, as well as taking photographs of the teeth.

Responsibilities

• Help Dentists prepare for procedures by having the necessary tools sterilized and in place
• Help keep a patient’s mouth clean and dry during procedures and hand Dentists the necessary tools at the appropriate time
• Patient education; explain procedures and discuss treatment progress and plans
• This position will include all aspects of clinical dental care

Requirements

• Previous dental chairside assisting is preferred
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the workday
• Excellent customer service skills with an outgoing, people friendly personality
• The ideal applicant will display and demonstrate excellent communication skills with staff and patients
• Desire to learn new skills and expand your potential
• Coronal Polishing & Pit/Fissure Sealants Certifications preferred

Compensation Package and Benefits

• Compensation will be comprised of a base salary that is commensurate with experience
• Full Medical Insurance with BCBS, employer pays on average 66% of premium!
• Dental/Vision
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Flexible Spending account
• and more!
• Job Types: Full-time - 40 hour work week with potential for overtime!

Company Overview

United Dental Partners is a very fast-growing Dental Support Organization (DSO) serving multi-specialty dental practices in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. The multi-specialty dental groups we serve collectively care for children and adults and offer general, pediatric, orthodontic and oral surgery care.

We work in an energetic environment with phenomenal people who love providing fantastic care for patients and know that our ability to provide consistently great care is underpinned by the personalities and values of the people we hire.

COVID-19 considerations:

We meet CDC and other health agency guidelines for COVID-19 by social distancing, cleaning and disinfecting the workplace throughout the day and adjusting as necessary to provide a safe and healthy environment.