Dental Assistant - Dr. Shawn Buhr, DMD - Metamora, IL

We are a small family practice looking to hire a dental assistant. Dental experience is required. Office hours are Monday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Tuesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm and Friday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm. Our office is generally closed on Wednesdays. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities

Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments

Skills

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 31 per week
Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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