Dental Assistant

Job Description

Streamwood Smiles Dental Assistant

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 knowledge helpful

Hours:

Monday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Tuesday: 11:30am - 6:30pm

Wednesday: 11:30am - 6:30pm

Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Friday: 8:30am - 2:30pm

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.