Surgical Dental Assistant

Lakeview Smiles; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated dental team in Chicago as a Surgical Dental Assistant. This full-time role focuses on assisting with oral surgeries, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining high standards of infection control. You'll play a crucial role in preparing surgical rooms and educating patients about their care. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values advanced dental technologies and patient-centered care. If you're passionate about making a difference in oral health, this is the perfect role for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in dental care and assisting in oral surgeries.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oral surgeries and prepare sterilized instruments.
• Ensure infection control and support dentists during procedures.

Skills

Dental Care Experience

Oral Surgery Techniques

Infection Control Knowledge

Patient Care Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Job description

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Lakeview Smiles is a Dental office based in Chicago, Illinois, located at 855 W Belmont Ave. We are dedicated to providing exceptional dental care and oral health services within our community. Our team of professionals is committed to ensuring patient comfort and delivering top-quality care using advanced dental technologies.

Role Description

This is a Full-time on-site role for a Surgical Dental Assistant and Endodontic assistant located in Chicago, IL with light traveling. The Surgical Dental Assistant will be responsible for assisting with oral surgeries, preparing and sterilizing instruments, ensuring infection control, and supporting dentists during procedures. Additional duties include patient care and education, setting up surgical rooms, and maintaining patient records.

Qualifications

• Experience in Dental Care and Dentistry
• Proficiency in Oral Surgery techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of Infection Control standards and practices
• Strong skills in Patient Care and communication
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification is preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional dental certifications are a plus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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