Pediatric Dental Assistant

United-Dental-Partners; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

United Dental Partners in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a part-time Pediatric Dental Assistant. The role supports dentists with chairside procedures, prepares instruments, and helps ensure patient comfort during visits.

Ideal candidates have prior chairside experience, a positive attitude, and strong communication with patients and staff. Coronal Polishing and Pit/Fissure Sealants certifications are required; strong customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous dental chairside assisting preferred.
• Coronal Polishing & Pit/Fissure Sealants certification required.
• Excellent customer service and friendly demeanor.
• Strong communication with staff and patients.
• Desire to learn new skills and grow.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize instruments and prepare tools for procedures.
• Keep patient’s mouth clean and dry during procedures.
• Hand tools to dentists at the right time.
• Educate patients about procedures and progress.
• Assist with all aspects of clinical care.

Skills

Dental chairside assisting

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Coronal Polishing & Pit/Fissure Sealants Certification

Job description

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Pediatric Dental Assistant

Part Time Arlington Heights, IL, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2434

Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Job Description

We are looking for part-time qualified Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our premiere dental practice! The right applicant will have experience preparing pediatric 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 Required
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Compensation Package and Benefits

Compensation will be comprised of a base salary that is commensurate with experience

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.