What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at EEP Ottawa?
EEP is hiring for a Dental Assistant for a growing Dental Practice in Plainfield, IL!
WEEKLY PAY - BENEFITS INCLUDED
Pay: $18 -$22.00/hr BOE
Duties:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Prepare and maintain patient records, including medical coding and documentation
- Perform patient assessments, including taking vital signs and medical history
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Schedule patient appointments and manage the dental office calendar
- Assist with dental lab tasks, such as pouring models and fabricating temporary crowns
- Maintain inventory of dental supplies and order new supplies as needed
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience
- X-ray certification (if required by state)
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
- Proficiency in using electronic health record systems (e.g., Epic)
- Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus
- Familiarity with computer-assisted design (CAD) software for dental restorations is a plus
To apply for this position, please apply NOW or call us at 815-306-0250!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22
