We are a state of the art, fee for service dental practice looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office visits more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office protocols. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
- Desire to learn and grow
Skills
- Good computer skills
- Knowledge of Dentrix is a plus
- Digital scanning is a plus
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
Competitive benefits, yearly continuing education trips to some of the most prestigious institutes for learning advanced dental procedures. Pay is commiserate with experience!
Our wonderful reputation, connection with our patients and care for our employees and their needs are our number one priority.
We love seeing our employees grow professionally and personally. Our employees are national speakers and educators who are ready to share their knowledge with you!
Paid professional dues, monthly bonuses, paid continuing education, paid personal time off, paid continuing education trips, excellent PPE are just a few benefits you will get to enjoy when working with our office.
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Looking forward to meeting you!
Lake Forest Smiles Team:)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lake Forest, IL 60045: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
