What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Smile Partners Recruitment?
Streamwood Smiles | Dental Assistant | Full Time
Our office is growing, and we are looking to add a Full Time Dental Assistant to our friendly team! At Streamwood Smiles, we are dedicated to improving your oral health and helping you achieve your perfect smile. Our team strives to create a comfortable experience for our patients through our compassionate care and the family like atmosphere.
The ideal candidate is someone who is friendly, compassionate and loves working with patients to help achieve their smile goals.
Job Duties May Include:
- Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory
- Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist
- Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures
- Review the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the dentist and assure completion of forms and signatures
- Assume the responsibility associated with any duties that may be delegated by the dentist
- Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient when it is needed
- Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory
- Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments
- Supervise preventive maintenance of dental equipment
- Take digital radiographs
- Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment
Requirements:
- 3 years assisting
- Coronal polishing and sealant certificate preferred
- Dentrix & iTero knowledge is a plus
Schedule:
- Monday & Thursday: 8:45am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday & Wednesday: 11:45am - 6:30pm
- Friday & some Saturdays: 8:45am - 2:00pm
Smile Partners Recruitment is the exclusive recruiting partner for a network of independent neighborhood practices and boutique groups located throughout Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, and Alabama. These affiliated offices are higher-end fee-for-service and/or select PPO-based, doctor led practices, with long standing reoccurring patients and strong reputations.
