Dental Assistant

Description Webster Dental Care has delivered the highest level of patient care for over 50 years. Headquartered on the Northwest Side of Chicago (Edison Park), Webster Dental Care numbers 8 dental practices throughout the Chicagoland area with 200 employees, including dentists, dental specialists, dental hygienists, support staff and administrators.

At Webster Dental Care, we pursue excellence through continuing education, personal and team growth, and mastering leading-edge technology. Core Competencies Exceptional personal and professional patient welfare Effective Interpersonal communication Accurate diagnosing and delivering of quality care Roles and Responsibilities The Dental Assistant (DA) will provide hands-on support to Dentists and complete the necessary prep work so the patients are efficiently cared for.

Their duties include managing schedules, completing intake paperwork and updating patient records, sterilizing and organizing dental tools and assisting during dental procedures. Duties include, but are not limited to: Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures using standard 4 handed dentistry; including setting up and cleaning up Taking radiographs, impressions, and other diagnostic needs Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after treatment Provide patients with post-operative instructions after procedures Management of doctors' schedule Operatory room inventory Maintenance of dental equipment Provide optimal patient care including care calls Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications and Skills H.

S. Diploma or Equivalent 4 handed dentistry dental assisting experience In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA) Open to being cross trained with both general dentistry and dental specialty (Endo, Perio, OS, Ortho and Pedo) Stamina to meet the physical demand of the job Willing to serve the Practice with a flexible schedule Preferred Qualifications and Skills Experience working with Dentrix or Eagle.

Soft Software Associate's degree