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Job Title: Dental Assistant
Company: John M Conness DDS
Address:
Ottawa
Illinois
61350
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Job Description
Employment Type: Part Time
Job Location: 1704 Polaris Cir, Ottawa, IL 61350
Job Title: Dental Assistant
Openings: 1
Over 18 Required: No
Rate: $19 - $25 an hour
Shift: 1st
Description: We are looking for a competent dental assistant on a full time basis 4 to 4.5 days per week who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. This is a full-time position. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Surgical experience would be a plus.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare patients for their treatments & ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental operatories clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Job Requirements
Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma & graduating from a certified dental assisting program is required.


Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:

Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)
Language:

English (Required)
License/Certification:

dental assisting certificate. (Required)
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ottawa, IL 61350: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Lift 25+ lbs (unassisted): No
Lift 50+ lbs (unassisted): No
To be Considered: Apply Online
Available Until: 02/06/2024
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