Naperville Dental Assistant

ProCare Dental Group; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental clinic in Naperville is seeking a qualified dental assistant. You'll ensure efficient patient care, assist the dentist, and maintain a clean dental environment. The ideal candidate has previous experience, excellent communication skills, and a high school diploma with dental assisting certification. Join our team to make a positive impact on patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as dental assistant.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office.
• Prepare clients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort.
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma; certification from dental assisting school

Additional certification or training (e.g., EFDA)

Tools

Dental instruments

Job description

About the Dental Assistant Position

We are looking for a qualified dental assistant who will make our dental office in Naperville more efficient and pleasant for patients. You'll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist's shoulders.

Dental assistant should be well organized with close attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare clients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Qualifications

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; certification from dental assisting school
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)