Dentologie is hiring: Dental Assistant in Chicago

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr