Dental Assistant Job at Cherry Tree Dental in Gurnee

Dental Assistant - Full-timeWashington Dental Excellence, a Cherry Tree Dental Office -Gurnee, ILWashington Dental Excellence, a Cherry Tree Dental office, has a great opportunity for a motivated individual to join a busy, growing practice with a high-functioning team as a Dental Assistant.Cherry Tree Dental is changing the face of group dentistry, and we are committed to our dentists, clinical staff, and support team by providing a positive company culture rooted with an unparalleled team synergy. We value and invest in our employees by offering professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and benefits with a work-life blend.Benefits:+ Health insurance+ Vision insurance+ 401k+ Life insurance+ Paid Time Off+ Paid Holidays+ Office bonus programWhat you'll do:As a Dental Assistant you will workto enhance the daily operations of the clinic by providing excellent care and communication to our patients. As aDental Assistant you will:+ Prepares, sterilizes, disinfects, and maintains dental equipment, instruments, and supplies.+ Collects and records patient health historiesand x-rays.+ Ensures patient comfort during dental procedures.+ Prepares dental materials (cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.).+ Completes charting of treatment information in the patients' dental notes from the doctor as directed.+ Assist doctor in management of medical and dental emergencies.+ Clean and polish removable devices.+ Delivers postoperative and general oral care instructions to patient.+ Maintains infection control procedures, patient privacy, and professional interactions with patients and staff.+ Assist administrative team with customer service functions.Education and Experience:+ High school diploma or equivalent.+ Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or1 year of dental assistant experience preferred.+ Previous customer service or office experience.+ Proficiency or the ability to become proficient within 90 days indental terminology and dental. software for charting, treatment planning, clinical notes, etc.+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.+ Foster a positive attitude and be a team player.Hours:Monday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Powered by JazzHR