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Oak Park Smiles

We are looking to fill this position quickly, so early applicants are encouraged to apply.Overview Why Join Oak Park Smiles<ul><li>Supportive and positive team</li><li>Modern dental practice</li><li>Opportunity for permanent hire</li><li>Stable, long-term opportunity</li></ul>Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your skills will directly contribute to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, friendly environment. This immediate opening offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally with a temp-to-permanent position that values your expertise in dental assisting and patient support. You will play a vital role in ensuring smooth clinical operations, supporting dentists across various specialties, and maintaining the highest standards of infection control and patient safety. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are eager to advance your career in dentistry, this is the perfect opportunity for you!Duties<ul><li>Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures including general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry, ensuring efficient workflow and patient comfort.</li><li>Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments, materials, and supplies, maintaining strict aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.</li><li>Take dental radiographs (X-ray) while adhering to HIPAA regulations and safety standards; operate digital imaging equipment such as 3D scanners when needed.</li><li>Manage patient records using electronic medical records (EMR) systems like Open Dental or Easy Dental; update medical documentation accurately and securely.</li><li>Conduct vital signs assessments and medical imaging procedures; assist with chairside assisting during procedures with four-handed dentistry techniques.</li><li>Support administrative tasks as needed.</li><li>Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment, ensuring all equipment is sterilized and ready for use; monitor inventory levels of dental supplies.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Proven experience working as a Dental Assistant in a busy dental clinic setting, preferably with exposure to general dentistry procedures.</li><li>Familiarity with EMR systems such as Open Dental or Easy Dental.</li><li>Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control practices, and aseptic techniques essential for safe clinical practice.</li><li>Ability to perform X-ray procedures accurately while maintaining patient safety; experience with 3D scanners or advanced medical imaging tools is advantageous.</li><li>Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations related to medical records and patient confidentiality; experience handling medical documentation and coding is preferred.</li><li>Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with dentists, hygienists, patients, and administrative staff. Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients&rsquo; lives while advancing your career in a vibrant dental environment!</li></ul>Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hourWork Location: In person

Dental Assistant - Immediate Opening (Temp to Permanent)

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Dental Assistant - Immediate Opening (Temp to Permanent)