Open Positions
Dental Assistant
Our state of the art, pediatric dental practice located in Frankfort, Illinois is hiring! We are seeking a full time Dental Assistant who is team oriented with an outgoing, friendly personality.
Dental Assistant Qualifications and Skills:
- 2 years of pediatric dental assisting experience with coronal polishing certification and nitrous oxide sedation monitoring certification preferred.
- Proficient computer skills
- Must be enthusiastic and enjoy working with children
- Must have excellent communication skills; be able to communicate effectively with patients, parents, and team members.
- Must have a helpful, team-oriented mindset; always mindful of the needs of the entire practice.
- Must be flexible and understand that job duties may vary based on the needs of the practice.
- Must be able to multi-task in a fast pace environment while achieving the highest level of patient care.
- Eaglesoft dental software experience a plus.
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Assist pediatric dentist chairside for all dental procedures
- Take digital radiographs
- Maintain patient records in dental software program, charting, notes, findings, etc.
- Present and explain treatment plans; Patient follow up
- Instruct patients (and parents) on oral hygiene
- Triage emergencies
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Sterilization of instruments, sanitization of treatment rooms and lab in accordance with OSHA, CDC, IDPH, and ADA guidelines.
- Provide ongoing support to other team members
Patient hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, with an occasional Friday morning. We start our day 20-30 minutes prior to the first patient’s arrival and usually finish our day on time. Hours vary slightly during the school year, working 1-2 days until 6:00 pm. Flexibility required.
We offer a competitive compensation based on your experience level, as well as paid vacations and holidays, health insurance (50/50 premium split), 401k retirement plan, and a uniform allowance. If you are looking forward to a rewarding career in a progressive dental office with a FUN atmosphere, send us your resume today! [email protected]