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Dentologie

Dental Assistant

Dentologie, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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About the Role Dentologie is seeking a full-time

Dental Assistant

to provide outstanding patient care in our Chicago office(s). 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 a fun culture right here in Chicago.

Schedule:

Monday‑Friday, 5 shifts per week (3 morning and 2 evening shifts). Monday‑Thursday: morning shift (7:30 am‑2:30 pm) and evening shift (1:30 or 2:30 pm‑8:30 pm). Friday: 7:30 am‑3:30 pm.

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

Prepare 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

Pass 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

Minimum six months of assistant experience

Excellent verbal, interpersonal, customer service & written communication skills

Clinical knowledge, skills along with patient care

Prioritization and delegation of tasks when appropriate

Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment

Preferred: coronal polishing certificate

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental (free coverage for employees), and vision insurance

401(k) with 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

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.

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