Pediatric Dental Assistant

United Dental Partners

Arlington Heights (IL)

On-site

USD 27,552 - 33,062

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

A growing dental support organization is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant in Arlington Heights, IL. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of dental assisting experience, especially with pediatric patients. Responsibilities include preparing patients for treatments, assisting dentists, and providing excellent patient education. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $20 to $24 per hour along with a full benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, 401(k) matching, and more.

Qualifications

1+ years of dental assisting experience preferred.
Excellent communication skills required.
Desire to learn and expand potential.

Responsibilities

Prepare necessary tools and keep patients clean during procedures.
Educate patients about procedures and treatment plans.
Assist during dental procedures and ensure comfort.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Positive Attitude

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Qualifications

Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience working with children
Coronal Polish Certification (Preferred)
Hiring office: Smiles Kids Smiles Families, 201 N Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004.

Full Job Description

We are looking for a full-time qualified Dental Assistant to join our premiere dental practice in Arlington Heights, IL. 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.

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!

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.

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