Dental Assistant
P1 Dental Partners · Buffalo Grove, IL · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Join our team at Michael B. Klass, DDS and help us maintain our commitment to quality dental care, brightening lives one smile at a time.
Schedule
- Monday & Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: Closed
- Friday: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Benefits
For full-time employees (30+ hours per week):
- Quarterly Bonus Potential – up to $700
- Health, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Competitive Dental Services
- Employee Discount
- 9 Paid Holidays & PTO
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Scrub Allowance
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Licensure/Certification Reimbursement
Qualifications
- Dental assistant certificate from an accredited vocational school (preferred, but not required)
- 1+ years of dental assisting experience (required)
- X-ray certification
- Current BLS and CPR certification (preferred, but not required)
- Excellent understanding of dental hygiene procedures
- Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow instruction and training guidelines for endodontic practice
Responsibilities
- Gather patient information and health background
- Prepare the work area for procedures
- Take x-rays of patients’ teeth when necessary and display results for the dentist
- Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures
- Prepare materials for surgical procedures
- Educate patients on post-operative instructions
- Restock treatment areas and monitor inventory
- Sterilize equipment and adhere to office standards and universal precautions
By joining Michael B. Klass, DDS, you're stepping into a fulfilling role and becoming part of a community dedicated to shaping the future of dentistry.