Dental Assistant

Job Summary
Magnolia Pediatric Dentistry + Orthodontics is a private practice located in the Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago. We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our wonderful team! As a dental assistant in a pediatric/orthodontic practice, you will be asked to provide exceptional patient care & experiences with positivity, friendliness, professionalism, and assurance. Teamwork, strong work ethic, attention to detail, flexibility, positivity, and growth is at the core of our culture to ensure the best experience for our community and workplace.

We know that our team is only as good as our individual team members and we want to work with the best. We support our long term team members with great benefits such as paid vacation, health insurance, and other perks! We value our team and share success, as individuals and as our collective family.

We look for a dental receptionist/assistant who:

• Are flexible, team players who will perform front desk reception & administrative duties (answering phones, scheduling patients, accepting payments, etc) along with flex to back-end dental assistant functions when needed
• Create positive patient experiences, greeting patients and parents with a warm smile and a THANK YOU for choosing our office!
• Provide a relaxed, cheerful atmosphere for children
• Obtain medical and dental history and/or records from patient.
• Complete x-rays as appropriate
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures
• Assist dentists with patient prep, suctioning, instrument and materials presentation
• Cleaning/prophy
• At the direction of the pediatric dentist or orthodontist, instruct patients on postoperative and general care
• Patient charting and doctor notes on treatment record.
• Maintain clean, sterile environment, including operatory, equipment, instrument sterilization & disinfection, in accordance with dental guidelines.
• Restocking
• Orthodontic assisting
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations.

One year of experience working as a DA is required and a history of working with children is a plus. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

Must have a current CPR certification, or be willing to obtain such certification within one (1) month of employment.

Skills

• Coronal Polishing and Sealant certification
• Nitrous oxide monitoring
• Computer / dental software proficiency
• Radiography / digital sensors
• Sterilization (autoclaves, ultrasonic, handpiece equipment)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Mondays, 2 Fridays and 2 Saturdays a month
• Hours vary by day, generally 8a-5:30p weekdays, 8a-1p Saturdays

License:

• Coronal Polishing (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60622 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60622: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person