Lead Dental Assistant

Job Summary

Our highly rated dental office is seeking an individual to fill our dental assistant position. We offer a friendly working environment with the possibility to advance in our growing practice. Seeking an individual who is highly motivated, super friendly, and willing to continue to learn. Spanish is preferred but not required. Experience is a plus!

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cpr certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Proficient in educating patients in all practice procedures, exams, and procedures.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Enters accurate and complete treatment plans for review and presentation by the treatment coordinator.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Is proficient and professional when handing off patients to the front office staff (following exams and procedures) to ensure patient scheduling of procedures.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Actively participates in daily morning huddles for schedule review and ensure a smooth productive day.
• Maintains a smooth patient workflow with the front office staff and clinical teams to promote timely and exceptional patient experience visits.
• Is willing to provide On Call responsibilities when needed from time to time.
• Collaborates with other office staff to improve and provide better patient care.
• In conjunction with the Dental Practice Manager, lead assistant is to ensure adequate coverage of dental assistants to ensure efficient workflow.
• Work in conjunction with management team to request dental supply needs properly and efficiently to the appropriate requisition channel for ordering while adhering to inventory budget.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent minimum
• Experience with customer service or sales
• Must be able to multitask
• Must have dental experience

Benefits:

• Health Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Paid time off
• Bonus
• Competitive pay

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person