Dental Assistant

Dentologie is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to provide outstanding patient care in our Evanston office. 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 be part of a fun culture right here in Evanston! Come be a part of something special!

Our Evanston practice (1601 Sherman, Suite B, Evanston, IL 60201) is located at fountain square in downtown Evanston and comprised of 7 vibrant, spacious operatories. Nearby, there is a wide variety of brunch and dinner locations as well as shopping at Target and Whole Foods.

Schedule:

• Monday: 7:30am-2:30pm
• Tuesday: 1:30pm-8:30pm
• Wednesday: 7:30am-2:30pm
• Thursday: 1:30pm-8:30pm
• Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm

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.
• Prepares 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.
• Passes 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:

• Required: minimum six months of assistant experience.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, customer service & written communication skills.
• Clinical knowledge, skills along with patient care.
• Prioritize and delegate tasks when appropriate.
• Function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Preferred: coronal polishing certificate.

Dentologie Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental (free coverage for employees), 401K, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• $50/month for mass transit or parking expenses
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Paid: holidays, PTO, and sick time

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Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Pet insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person