Dental Assistant 25-35/hr based on experience

Tree Streets Dental is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. The Dental Assistant will provide dental services to patients under the guidance of a dentist.

The ideal person for this type of role is a good listener, outgoing and compassionate, organized and adaptable and an excellent problem solver. This vital role greets our patients, displays professionalism, and maintains confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide patient-care services– Seat patients, verify all medical history and chart notes are updated and accurate. Verify premedication is needed and taken and prescriptions are ordered in a timely manner. Ensure pre-operative consent and post operative care instructions are delivered and signed, communicating or scheduling any follow-up procedures needed. Perform procedures such as impressions, x-rays, fabricating appliances and temporization of restorations, and managing infection control.
• Perform supportive procedures – Using OSHA guidelines when setting up and changing over operatories, proper sterilization of instruments and testing sterilization in regular intervals. Maintenance of units, flushing water lines and cleaning traps. Maintaining and stocking supplies for operatories.  Laboratory roles will include pouring models, mounting articulators and fabrication of appliances. Always maintain a clean environment.
• Other duties: – Answer phones, take messages and greet patients. Educate patients. Act as the backup to the Dentist when emergency treatments or complex procedures come up. Display professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising dentists concerning appropriate treatment.

• High school diploma ideal
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with a team, dependable and professional. Previous clinical experience not required, willing to train the ideal candidate.

About Tree Streets Dental:Tree Streets Dental is a minority woman owned private practice. Our focus is on the patient and their individual needs. We aim to provide the most predictable lasting outcomes while applying progressive healthcare knowledge to optimize whole health and balance. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes balance, camaraderie and is supportive of individual goals.Tree Streets Dental includes benefits like health care, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development. The location is in a walking-friendly area, which is great for lunchtime breaks, and is close to both Metra and Pace stops. If driving is preferred parking is provided.

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