Dental Assistant

Company: United Dental Partners
Location: Rockford
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWe are looking for A Full-time qualified Dental Assistant to join our premiere dental practice in Rockford, IL! The right applicant will have experience preparing pediatric dentistry patients, ensuring that they are comfortable and offering another set of hands for procedures. Assistants must help Dentists to clearly see problems and changes within a patient's mouth. This often requires taking x-rays of the bone structure of a patient's jaw, as well as taking photographs of the teeth.ResponsibilitiesHelp Dentists prepare for procedures by having the necessary tools sterilized and in placeHelp keep a patient's mouth clean and dry during procedures and hand Dentists the necessary tools at the appropriate timePatient education; explain procedures and discuss treatment progress and plansThis position will include all aspects of clinical dental careRequirementsPrevious dental chairside assisting is preferredPositive attitude and enthusiasm for the workdayExcellent customer service skills with an outgoing, people friendly personalityThe ideal applicant will display and demonstrate excellent communication skills with staff and patientsDesire to learn new skills and expand your potentialCoronal Polishing & Pit/Fissure Sealants Certifications RequiredCompensation Package and BenefitsCompensation will be comprised of a base salary that is commensurate with experienceFull Medical Insurance with BCBS, employer pays on average 66% of premium!Dental/VisionShort Term and Long Term DisabilityLife Insurance401(k) with matchingFlexible Spending accountand more!Job Types: Full-time - 40 hour work week with potential for overtime!Company OverviewUnited Dental Partners is a very fast-growing Dental Support Organization (DSO) serving multi-specialty dental practices in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. The multi-specialty dental groups we serve collectively care for children and adults and offer general, pediatric, orthodontic and oral surgery care.We work in an energetic environment with phenomenal people who love providing fantastic care for patients and know that our ability to provide consistently great care is underpinned by the personalities and values of the people we hire.#UDP123We meet CDC and other health agency guidelines for COVID-19 by social distancing, cleaning and disinfecting the workplace throughout the day and adjusting as necessary to provide a safe and healthy environment.Job Type: Full-timePay: Up to $24.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Referral program* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to Friday* Weekends as neededExperience:* Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)License/Certification:* Coronal Polish Certificate (Preferred)Work Location: In person

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