Dental Assistant Job at Smile Partners Recruitment in Chicago

University Dental Professionals | Part Time Dental Assistant

University Dental Professionals is excited to announce that we are looking for a looking for a part time fun filled Dental Assistant to join our team in Hyde Park!

Job Duties May Include:

• Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory
• Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist
• Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures
• Review the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the dentist and assure completion of forms and signatures
• Assume the responsibility associated with any duties that may be delegated by the dentist
• Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient when it is needed
• Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory
• Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments
• Supervise preventive maintenance of dental equipment
• Take digital radiographs
• Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment

Candidate Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience preferred
• knowledge of Dentrix and Microsoft
• Multi-task is required

Schedule:

• Friday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
• Saturday: 7:30am - 1:30pm (1 Saturday per month)

Smile Partners Recruitment is the exclusive recruiting partner for a network of independent neighborhood practices and boutique groups located throughout Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, and Alabama. These affiliated offices are higher-end fee-for-service and/or select PPO-based, doctor led practices, with long standing reoccurring patients and strong reputations.