General Dental Assistant - St Charles Family Dentistry - Saint Charles, IL

Dental Assistant Our privately owned dental practice is looking to add another great team player to our amazing team and growing office! We are seeking a dental assistant who is enthusiastic about the dental field, dedicated to taking care of the needs of our patients, and eager to learn and grow with us. Check out our beautiful office and learn more about our staff at www.stcharlesdentist.com Dental Assistant Duties Checklist: Be a dependable and positive team player Performs procedures in compliance. Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Readies patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, draping patient, and taking digital radiographs. Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and staff. Sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist’s access, suctioning, and passing instruments. Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth. Pouring, trimming, polishing study casts, occlusal guards, and whitening trays. Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions. Documents dental care services by charting in patient records and working closely with the Dentist to provide accurate treatment plans. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies. Open to contribute to team effort by accomplishing projects as needed. Help maintain a smooth, efficient daily workflow Can confidently work with multiple doctors in the practice. Work Hours & Benefits 35-40 hour work week. PTO accrual for the first year. Holidays paid after 90 days. 401k available. Hourly wage based on experience level. *Health care benefit offered. Schedule: The office is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. (Closed on Friday) Schedule: Mondays: 9:30am - 7:00pm Tuesday-Thursday 7:30am-5:00pm What we offer: Competitive compensation with room for advancement Health and dental benefits to support your well-being Paid time off and holidays to maintain work-life balance Continuing education support and opportunities to learn new skills A positive, team-oriented culture where your contributions are valued A modern, patient-centered office with advanced technology and resources If you are motivated, dependable, and ready to bring your positive energy to a place where patients and teamwork come first, we’d love to hear from you! Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: 1 Year + Experience preferred Experience with Dentrix a plus but not necessary Experience with Zoom whitening a plus but not necessary Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) matching Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Ability to Commute: Saint Charles, IL 60174 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Saint Charles, IL 60174: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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