What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Cherryvale Dental Center?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a patient oriented Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures, and help ensure a smooth patient experience.
Duties: Greet and seat patients. Gather info on reason for visit and update patient's medical and dental history
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
- Assist dentist during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs
- Assist in taking and processing dental x-rays -
-Giving post appointment instructions and scheduling future appointments as necessary
Skills:
- Knowledge of or able to learn teeth numbers and surfaces
- Familiar with the various dental procedures such as crowns, fillings, extractions and dentures
-Experience with or ability to learn Open Dental patient management software
- Knowledge of pediatric dental care
-Experience in assisting doctor chairside with various common dental procedures - or able to learn
- Flexible hours. Every Monday and Thursday 9-5. Three Tuesdays per month 9-5. Closed on Wednesdays. Every other Friday 9-2 and every other Saturday 8-noon. Able to adjust days and hours as necessary
This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic family dental practice.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 22 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- No nights
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Rockford, IL 61112: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20