Winfield, IL, 60190, USA
7 days ago
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant - Full-time DuPage Family Dental, a Cherry Tree Dental Office - Winfield, IL DuPage Family Dental, a Cherry Tree Dental office, has a great opportunity for a motivated individual to join a busy, growing practice with a high-functioning team as a Dental Assistant. Cherry Tree Dental is changing the face of group dentistry, and we are committed to our dentists, clinical staff, and support team by providing a positive company culture rooted with an unparalleled team synergy. We value and invest in our employees by offering professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and benefits with a work-life blend. Benefits: + Health insurance + Vision insurance + 401k + Life insurance + Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays + Office bonus program What you'll do: As a Dental Assistant you will work to enhance the daily operations of the clinic by providing excellent care and communication to our patients. As a Dental Assistant you will: + Prepares, sterilizes, disinfects, and maintains dental equipment, instruments, and supplies. + Collects and records patient health histories and x-rays. + Ensures patient comfort during dental procedures. + Prepares dental materials (cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.). + Completes charting of treatment information in the patients' dental notes from the doctor as directed. + Assist doctor in management of medical and dental emergencies. + Clean and polish removable devices. + Delivers postoperative and general oral care instructions to patient. + Maintains infection control procedures, patient privacy, and professional interactions with patients and staff. + Assist administrative team with customer service functions. Education and Experience: + High school diploma or equivalent. + Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or 1 year of dental assistant experience preferred. + Previous customer service or office experience. + Proficiency or the ability to become proficient within 90 days in dental terminology and dental. software for charting, treatment planning, clinical notes, etc. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. + Foster a positive attitude and be a team player. Hours: Monday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Powered by JazzHR
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