Dental Assistant at Dentologie

Evanston, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Chairside Assistance, Communication Skills, Clinical Knowledge, Task Prioritization, Stress Management, Radiographs, Oral Health Education, Sterilization, Record Keeping, Customer Service, Teamwork, Coronal Polishing

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Dentologie is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to provide outstanding patient care in our Evanston office. This opportunity comes with excellent pay ($20-$23/hr., based on experience), a career track, great benefits package, full-time hours with a balanced schedule, and be part of a fun culture right here in Evanston! Come be a part of something special! Our Evanston practice (1601 Sherman, Suite B, Evanston, IL 60201) is located at fountain square in downtown Evanston and comprised of 7 vibrant, spacious operatories. Nearby, there is a wide variety of brunch and dinner locations as well as shopping at Target and Whole Foods. Schedule: Monday: 7:30am-2:30pm Tuesday: 1:30pm-8:30pm Wednesday: 7:30am-2:30pm Thursday: 1:30pm-8:30pm Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm Responsibilities: Perform a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties. Assist dentist chairside during examination and treatment of a variety of procedures. Provide a 10-star Patient experience. Prepares instruments and materials for the dentist for upcoming procedures. Provide direct patient care in all dental services, including restorative, ortho, pediatric, endo, periodontics, prosthodontics and OS. Passes dental instruments between provider and assistant (4-handed dentistry). Make patients as comfortable as possible in the chair while preparing them for treatment. Sterilize & disinfect instruments, equipment and operatories post treatment. Instruct patients on pre- and post-operative procedures and provide oral health education. Proficient in obtaining dental radiographs and intra-oral scans/photos. Keep treatment records such as charting existing restorations as well as planned treatment. Monitor daily supplies for restocking. Assist dentist in providing patients with instructions for care post-treatment procedures. Required Skills/Abilities: Required: minimum six months of assistant experience. Excellent verbal, interpersonal, customer service & written communication skills. Clinical knowledge, skills along with patient care. Prioritize and delegate tasks when appropriate. Function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Preferred: coronal polishing certificate. Dentologie Benefits and Perks: Medical, dental (free coverage for employees), and vision insurance 401k w/employer match Employer-paid life and disability insurance $50/month for mass transit or parking expenses Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Paid: holidays, PTO, and sick time Note: Here at Dentologie, we want all of our employees to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.

Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant will perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, assisting the dentist during examinations and treatments. They will also prepare instruments, provide patient education, and ensure a comfortable experience for patients.