Located in the heart of Edwardsville, we are looking for a full-time Dental Assistant to join our talented and compassionate team of dental professionals! Our dental practice focuses on providing excellent dental services to the community of Edwardsville. The details of the job description are as follows:
What We Offer:
- Health & Life Insurance
- Employee Dental
- 401K
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
- Bonus Structure
- Uniform Reimbursement
Hours:
- Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Fridays: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Responsibilities and Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience required
- Perform infection control procedures, including sterilization and disinfection of instruments
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and provide pre- and post-treatment instructions
- Assist the dentist during procedures while ensuring patient comfort and readiness
- Prepare, organize, and maintain instruments, equipment, and materials for appointments
- Take and process dental X-rays in compliance with safety standards
- Monitor inventory and order supplies to ensure the practice remains fully stocked
- Accurately document treatment information in patient records
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
