Dental Assistant - Dentologie

Evanston, IL 60201

About the Job

Dentologie is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant (at least six months of DA experience) to provide outstanding patient care in our Evanston, IL location!

Our Evanston practice (1601 Sherman, Suite B, Evanston, IL 60201) is located at fountain square in downtown Evanston and comprised of 7 vibrant, spacious operatories. Nearby, there is a wide variety of brunch and dinner locations as well as shopping at Target and Whole Foods. Dawes Park is a pleasant recreation not far away along the shore of Lake Michigan.

A Dentologie Dental Assistant will have excellent hourly compensation ($18-23/hr), career growth opportunities, a great benefits package, full-time hours with a balanced schedule, and be part of an outstanding (and fun) culture. Come be a part of something special!

Schedule:

Monday: 7:30am-2:30pm
Tuesday: 1:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday: 7:30am-2:30pm
Thursday: 1:30pm-8:30pm
Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm

Dentologie is a fast-paced, modern, technology-driven practice disrupting the dental industry. At our core, we are driven by Professionalism, Personality, and Positivity to provide an extraordinary patient and employee experience. Visit us on our popular TikTok or Instagram page(s) to better understand who we are and our mission to change the way dentistry is experienced by not only the patient, but the TEAM! Dentologie is comprised of 13 office locations in the Chicagoland area!

Responsibilities:

Perform a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties.
Assist dentist chairside during examination and treatment of patients during a variety of operative treatment procedures.
Provide a 10-star Patient experience.
Contribute positively to an engaging corporate culture.
Prepares instruments and materials for the dentist for upcoming procedures.
Provide direct patient care in all dental services, including restorative, orthodontics, pediatric, endodontic, periodontics, prosthodontics and oral surgery.
Passes dental instruments between provider and assistant (4 handed dentistry).
Make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair while preparing them for treatment.
Sterilize & disinfect instruments, equipment and operatories post treatment.
Instruct patients on pre- and post-operative procedures and provide oral health education.
Proficient in obtaining dental radiographs and intra-oral scans/photos.
Keep treatment records such as charting existing restorations as well as planned treatment.
Monitor daily supplies for restocking.
Assists the dentist in providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
Follows infection control protocol by preparing and sterilizing instruments, equipment, and all clinical settings.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Required: at least six months of dental assistant experience.
Exemplifying Professionalism, Positivity & Personality!
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, customer service & written communication skills.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Clinical knowledge, skills along with patient care.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Supervisory and leadership skills.
Prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Preferred: coronal polishing certificate.

Dentologie Benefits and Perks:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Free dental coverage for employees
401k w/employer match
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
$50/month for mass transit or parking expenses
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Paid holidays
Paid personal and sick time
Supportive, friendly leadership that want you to succeed
Upbeat team and fun culture. NOT your average dental office!

Note: Here at Dentologie, we want all of our employees to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.

Source : Dentologie