Pediatric Dental Assistant

Overview

We are looking for a full-time qualified Dental Assistant to join our premiere dental practice in Crystal Lake, 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.

• Help Dentists prepare for procedures by having the necessary tools sterilized and in place
• Help keep a patient a s mouth clean and dry during procedures and hand Dentists the necessary tools at the appropriate time
• Patient education; explain procedures and discuss treatment progress and plans
• This position will include all aspects of clinical dental care

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Experience working with children
• Coronal Polish Certification (Preferred)
• Previous dental chairside assisting is preferred

Base pay range: $18.00/hr - $22.00/hr

Compensation will be comprised of a base salary that is commensurate with experience

Full Medical Insurance with BCBS, employer pays on average 66% of premium!

Dental/Vision

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Flexible Spending account

and more!

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

Employment Type:

Full Time

Salary: $18 - $22 Hourly

Bonus/Commission:
No