What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Main Street Dental?
COME AND BE A PART OF THE DIFFERENCE IN DENTISTRY AT Main Street Dental!!
Do you enjoy bettering the lives of others? Are you eager to learn new things and grow your career? Do you love meeting new people and creating genuine connections?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then a career at Main Street Dental is right for you!
Main Street Dental is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate is someone who follows our practice’s vision: changing the way dentistry is done to improve lives through altruism, teamwork, and excellence. Patient care and satisfaction are at the core of what we do at Main Street Dental, and we are looking for a dedicated team member committed to continuing and growing this vision. As Dental Assistant at Main Street Dental, you are actively contributing to the betterment of oral health & hygiene for all patients!
Dental Assistant Responsibilities:
As a Dental Assistant, you are in first face the patients will see; therefore, dental knowledge is not only important, but so is customer service! Making patients comfortable and relaxed is key to this role. Not only that, but the Dental Assistant will also be responsible for documenting both dental & medical history, and gathering any additional information needed from the Doctor. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the Doctor by being fully prepared with instruments and materials needed for specific procedures
- Sterilize instruments & disinfect treatment rooms in accordance with OSHA, CDC and infection control guidelines.
- Expose high quality dental radiographs and take intra oral photos
- Provide high quality patient service to all patients
Dental Assistant Requirements:
- Chairside Assisting
- Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology, as well as ability to communicate procedures and terminology in a clear and effective manner
- Experience taking X-Rays, impressions, as well as make temporaries for crowns and bridges
- Demonstrate flexibility, especially in stressful situations
- Maintain a positive and respectful attitude
- Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
Dental Assistant Compensation:
Competitive compensation and excellent benefits are offered to all employees, such as:
- Monthly Bonuses
- Dental, Medical, Vision, & Life Insurance
- 401K Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Long-Term Disability
Equal Opportunity Employer
Main Street Dental provides equal opportunities to all its employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by Local, State, and Federal Laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bourbonnais, IL 60914: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $32,700 - $41,400
