Dental Assistant - Surgical

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Mid Level

Dentologie is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant – Surgical to provide outstanding patient care in our South Loop, Streeterville office(s). Current sedation monitoring certification required! 
 
This opportunity offers excellent hourly compensation ($23-$29/hr., based on experience), career growth opportunities, a great benefits package, full-time hours with a balanced schedule, and the ability to be part of an outstanding (and fun) culture. Come be a part of something special!   
 
Schedule (Tuesday - Friday):  

  • Tuesday - Thursday: 7:30am - 6pm 
  • Friday: 7:30am - 3pm  
Dentologie is a fast-paced, modern, technology-driven practice that disrupts the dental industry. At our core, we are driven by Professionalism, Personality, and Positivity to provide an extraordinary patient and employee experience. 
 
Responsibilities
  • Provides support to the doctor in all phases of oral surgery procedures.  
  • Monitors patients undergoing sedation by tracking vital signs and ensuring their comfort throughout the procedure.  
  • Efficiently prepare and organize all surgical instruments and materials, ensuring seamless support during procedures (four-handed dentistry techniques) 
  • Deliver a 10-star patient experience while contributing positively to an engaging corporate culture 
  • Make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair while preparing them for surgical treatment  
  • Sterilize & disinfect instruments, equipment and operatories post treatment.  
  • Instruct patients on pre-operative preparations and assist the oral surgeon in delivering post-operative care instructions specific to their dental surgery. 
  • 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. 
  • Follows infection control protocol by preparing and sterilizing instruments, equipment, and all clinical settings.  
 
Required Skills/Abilities: 
  • Required: experience working as a Surgical Assistant or as a Dental Assistant with hands-on involvement in surgical procedures.  
  • Required: active sedation monitoring certification.  
  • Required: experience working with dental implant systems. 
  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal, customer service & written communication skills. 
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.  
  • Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate. 
  • Function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. 
 
Dentologie Benefits and Perks
  • Medical, dental (free coverage for employees), and vision insurance 
  • 401k w/employer match 
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance 
  • $50/month for mass transit or parking expenses 
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA) 
  • Paid: holidays, PTO, and sick time 
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