Dental Assistant
11 days ago
Park Ridge
We are a new modern privately owned dental practice that concentrates on personalized high quality care.
We are looking for a reliable and committed PT/FT Dental Assistant to support our team!
Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu to start. Later on will add Friday.
Assistant will be motivated, caring, and have good organizational skills!
Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
-Greeting and scheduling patients
-Taking x-rays
-Chairside assisting
-Preparing, sterilizing, organizing and setting up dental equipment
ensuring that all dental instruments are cleaned and processed
according to established standards
-Monitoring and maintaining dental equipment such as compressors, evacuation systems, radiographic equipment, sterilizer, safety equipment, etc., according to manufacturers' guidelines
-Adhering to all relevant federal and state regulations, guidelines, policies and standards for the provision of dental clinical services
-Maintaining inventory of dental instruments and supplies
-Demonstrate working knowledge of dental records and documentation, dental instruments and terminology
-Updating patient charts.
Qualifications:
-High school diploma or equivalent.
-Dental Assistant certification (CDA) preferred.
-Proven experience as a Dental Assistant is a plus.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
-Current X-Ray certification a MUST.
-Min 1 year experience preferred.
Benefits include:
-Competitive rate based on experience
-employee discount
-uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
