Dental Assistant - Signature Smiles of Park Ridge - Park Ridge, IL

``` Dental Assistant Duties: - Assist the dentist during dental procedures - Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments - Take and develop dental x-rays - Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care - Perform dental receptionist duties such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records - Maintain inventory of dental supplies and equipment - Ensure compliance with infection control protocols - Assist with administrative tasks as needed Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent - Completion of a dental assistant program or relevant certification - Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology - Proficiency in medical documentation and record keeping - Familiarity with Eagle Soft or similar dental software - Experience in taking and developing dental x-rays - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment -Minimum of 2 years experience as a dental assistant is required Skills: - Anatomy knowledge: Understanding of oral anatomy and tooth structure. - Vital signs: Ability to measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature. - Dental assisting: Proficiency in assisting the dentist during various dental procedures. - Medical documentation: Knowledge of medical documentation practices, including accurate recording of patient information. - Medical imaging: Experience in taking and developing dental x-rays. - Dental receptionist: Ability to perform dental receptionist duties such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records. - Software : Familiarity with Eagle Soft or similar dental software for managing patient information. - X-Ray assisting: Proficiency in taking and developing dental x-rays. - Pediatrics: Experience or interest in working with pediatric patients. If you are a skilled Dental Assistant looking to join a dynamic team, please apply with your resume. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include every task or responsibility that may be required. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $25.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Free parking Paid time off Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Dental assisting: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: Coronal Polish Certificate (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Park Ridge, IL 60068 (Required) Work Location: In person

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