Dental Assistant - Kevin Reardon DDS PLLC - Elmhurst, IL

Join our friendly and dedicated team as a Dental Assistant in our thriving dental practice! With over 70 years of experience, we are a small, fee-for-service family practice specializing in both General Dentistry and high end restorative care- aesthetics, cosmetics, full mouth reconstruction. We pride ourselves on maintaining a drama-free environment where teamwork flourishes, and patient care is our top priority. We’re looking for someone with at least 3 years of dental assisting experience who possesses a positive attitude, is motivated, and highly organized. Ideally an interest in aesthetics. You should be very comfortable with 4 handed dentistry and actively assisting (air on mirrors, passing instruments, thinking ahead). I usually use an isolite so frees uo your hands! Your attitude is most important- we are a team and everybody helps everybody-so your adaptability in performing basic front office tasks, or helping hygiene with something, or answering a phone is a key aspect of this role. We offer great benefits including 2 weeks of PTO, a 401(k) plan with a match, 6 paid holidays, and a uniform stipend, and you get to hang out with me which is a joy in an of itself haha. Our practice ensures a healthy work-life balance with a scheduled 90-minute lunch break so that if we go over time, there's always time for at least a 30 minute break- usually at least 60. If you're passionate about dental care and thrive in a supportive team environment, we invite you to consider joining our practice! Please do not call the office to apply. Please use the "APPLY" button below to express your interest and provide a resume if you have one. Then send a resume to kevinreardondds@gmail.com with the subject line “JENNI: DA” Hours Monday: no regularly scheduled patients Tuesday: 7:15- 7 PM with 90 minute lunch break Wednesday: 7:15-7 PM with 90 minute lunch break Thursday: no regularly scheduled patients Friday: 7:15- 2:30 PM, no lunch but usually can squeeze a break somewhere: we’re not that slammed busy. On Mondays and Thursdays depending on our schedule those are either admin, organization days, or one or two times a month we will have one patient in for a big case (I.e. see one patient on Thursday 8-2 for 10 veneer prep and temp). Responsibilities Welcome customers in the dental office 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 Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures Contribute to office cleaning duties Skills Proven experience as dental assistant Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus Good computer skills Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA) Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $30.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Application Question(s): How many years experience do you have working job dentistry? If no experience, just write “none”. Which of the dental skills listed above in the job description that allow opportunity for hourly raises do you feel confident that you currently possess? (options: taking x rays, making temporary crowns, trying in and adjusting permanent crowns, taking a full photo series, mounting models, packing cord) If you possess none of these skills/have no dental experience, respond "N/A" Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Certified Dental Assistant (Required) Work Location: In person

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