Dental Assistant - Pediatric Dentistry of Northern Illinois - Rockford, IL

About us
Our mission at Pediatric Dentistry of Northern Illinois is to deliver world class care that isn't a world away. We are one of only 3 speciality pediatric dental practices in the region and service a wide array of families from all over Northern Illinois. We are growing and are looking for an awesome new addition to our thriving pediatric dental practice.
Non-negotiables: Great attitude, team player, loves to work with children, kind, and dependable
Other duties include:
1. Seats, prepares and dismisses patients as well as provides oral or written pre-operative and post-operative treatment instructions.*
2. Performs preparatory procedures such as taking single PAs, BWs, and FMX’s., and developing panoramic X-rays on a daily basis.*
3. Assists Doctor at chairside with a variety of procedures and maintains Doctor's work schedule and patient flow between operatories.*
4. Takes impressions accurately and according to training.*
5. Performs procedures including but not limited to inserting and cementing intraoral appliances and delivering all patient education related to dental care. Provides all patient education related to these procedures on an as needed basis.*
6. Takes clinical photographs as indicated
7. Prepares work areas to include stocking, setting up, breaking down and cleaning as needed.*
8. Applies knowledge and ability regarding tray/instrument/equipment set-up, break down, management and sterilization procedures.*
9. Performs hand piece and instrument sterilization and management.*
10. Maintains the sterilization area to include cleaning instruments and restocking trays.
11. Remain aware of stock level at all times. Have list of what we need to restock each week.*
12. Establishes and maintains contact with suppliers and Sales Representatives regarding supplies as needed.*
13. Maintains the updating and accuracy of patient’s charts.*
14. Able to be efficient and multi-task in a collaborative work environemnt*
15. Tracks all incoming and outgoing laboratory cases.*
16. Follows all company policies and procedures paying special attention to patient care and safety, and respectful communication with other team members/employer.*
17. Performs any other related duties as assigned.*
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k) matching
Employee assistance program
Financial planning services
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
License reimbursement
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends
Overtime

Work Location: In person

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