Job Title: Dental Assistant
Overview:
Join our team at Dental Dreams, a leading dental provider committed to offering high-quality dental services in first-class facilities to under served communities across the United States. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting our dentists in providing exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Assist dentists during procedures, including four-handed dentistry techniques
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations
- Take and develop X-rays
- Perform medical coding and documentation tasks accurately
- Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control protocols
- Record vital signs and patient information
- Support both prosthodontics and general dentistry procedures
- Utilize knowledge of medical terminology in daily tasks
Qualifications:
Required:
- Experience in dental assisting
- Proficiency in medical coding and documentation
- Familiarity with aseptic techniques and X-Ray procedures
- Knowledge of dental terminology and four-handed dentistry
- Ability to record accurate vital signs
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Previous experience in prosthodontics or general dentistry
- Familiarity with medical billing processes
- Strong understanding of dental insurance policies and benefits
At Dental Dreams, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive compensation packages. Join us in making a difference in the lives of patients in under served communities nationwide.
Dental Dreams LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, or marital status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Perioperative Care
- Radiology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60707 (Required)
Work Location: In person