Dental Assistant

Dentologie is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant (at least 6 months of DA experience required) to provide outstanding patient care in our Chicago, IL office(s).

A Dentologie Dental Assistant will have excellent hourly compensation ($20-$23/hr., based on experience), 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!

Regarding work schedule, Monday - Thursday our offices have a morning shift (7:30am-2:30pm) and an evening shift (1:30 or 2:30 pm-8:30pm). On Friday, we have one shift from 7:30am-3:30pm. As a full-time employee, we would ask that you are comfortable working Monday-Friday and 5 shifts per week, with 3 morning shifts and 2 evening shifts.

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, including: Andersonville, Belmont, Lincoln Park, South Loop, Streeterville, Bucktown, West Loop, Evanston, Clark & Diversey, Gold Coast, River North, Southport, and Oak Park/River Forest.

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 company 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.
- 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!

Dentologie is taking shame out of the dental game! We are reimagining the entire dental experience and creating safe, inclusive spaces that welcome all to feel firsthand how compassion, competence and a little creativity can transform a trip to the dentist.

At Dentologie’s Clark and Diversey dentist location, we offer expert general and cosmetic dentistry in a convenient spot, with a team dedicated to your comfort and oral health every step of the way. We are located at the lively corner of Clark and Diversey, close to Trader Joe's and a number of shopping destinations! Just a 9-minute walk from the Diversey Brown Line station. Metered street parking is available in the area—just give yourself plenty of time if you’re driving!

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