ID: 552038
Dental Assistant Job Posting
North Dental

Description

Well Known , well established, Fee-for-Service family practice in Northfield/ Northbrook . We have a multi-generation practice and the patients know they will receive top notch quality care and extra special TLC. Our Dental practice is looking for a professional dental assistant who will make our office more efficient and pleasant for patients. We want you to be experienced in providing direct and indirect patient care while being able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. The right person will assist our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. This person will handle a variety of clinical duties for dental office operations that range in complexity and skill with plenty of room to learn and grow. All aspects of the job require an exceptional level of customer service and communication skills. We primarily perform same day Cerec crowns and veneers, fillings and dental implants and require our dental assistants to be highly organized with great attention to detail. You will also be utilizing some of the newest technology, like the Dentsply Cerec and iTero intraoral scanners, Planmeca CBCT and panoramic imaging, and in-office milling and 3-D printing. We also provide Invisalign orthodontics and Zoom whitening. If you want to advance your dental career and improve your craft, this is the opportunity for you! Our excellent dentist is highly qualified and takes pride in his work. His number one goal is providing fantastic care to our patients, and he expects the same from his team. If you feel similar and are an outstanding team player, please apply and join our talented practice! Responsibilities • Most importantly, have fun while serving our community! • Provide a welcoming experience for all patients • Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort • Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed • Assist dentist with common dental procedures (fillings, crown preparations, crown seats, extractions, dentures, dental implants, Invisalign, etc.) • Keep sterilization room clean and well-stocked • Maintain autoclaves and units • Maintain Cerec milling unit • Must be able to take free-hand x-rays • Take digital x-rays, CT scans and panoramic x-rays • 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 • Assist with inventory and ordering supplies • Assist other team members when needed • Follow all OSHA and HIPAA standards • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records Required Skills and Experience • Proven experience as a dental assistant • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods • Understanding of health & safety regulations • Good computer skills • Excellent communication and people skills required • Attention to detail is a must • Well-organized and reliable • Knowledge of practice software (Oryx) and Digital X-ray software is a plus but not required Education • High school diploma • Dental assistant school is a plus • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is a plus • Additional certifications or training in assets like Nitrous Oxide We will consider the right individual with limited experience in the dental field, if they have a strong work ethic and willingness to learn, plus a desire to improve in the dental field, as this has worked out well for our office in the past. Schedule, Benefits, and Perks • Patient Hours: Monday 10:00 AM - 2:00PM , Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 6 PM (plus 30 min prep time each day) • 27-32 hours a week, with additional hours as needed • Competitive pay based on your experience • Healthcare benefits, including HSA plans. • 401K match • PTO • Paid Holidays • Scrub Allowance • Paid Continuing Education Courses, CPR Certification, OSHA/HIPAA training • Annual Bonus If our office seems like an excellent fit for you, please apply, or submit your resume.