Dental Assistant - La Cross Dental : Job Details

Dental AssistantShiloh, ILLa Cross Dental,a growing Dental Practice Administration and Laboratory with more than twelve locations across the metro area, is looking for an energetic and upbeatDental Assistantfor our Shiloh, ILoffice. The La Cross Organization is committed to improvement: improving the lives of our patients with high quality dental care in a full range of dental services, improving our communities through promoting healthy living, and improving the lives of our team members with a collaborative, positive, and inclusive culture, training and growth opportunities, and emphasizing the importance of the work-life balance. At La Cross, smiles speak thousands of words!As aDental Assistant , you are responsible for efficiently preparing rooms & trays in our fast-paced offices, assisting the Dentist during dental procedures, & turning rooms over between procedures to provide the best patient care possible. Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions certifications are highly preferred though not required. A positive attitude, learning mentality, and the ability to thrive in a team-oriented, fast paced office are must-haves!As a Dental Assistant, you have experience with and are responsible for:Welcoming & Seating PatientsChair-side dental assisting and proper charting of treatmentTaking blood pressure and administering nitrousTray preparation for all procedures, and room turnover between proceduresTaking x-rays (PAs, Pano, FMX)Taking alginates, pouring and trimming models, and making custom trays and retainersSterilizing hand pieces and instrumentsCommunicating home-care instructions after procedures and surgeries; walking the patient to the front deskAccurately communicating treatment and any necessary follow-up appointments or instructions to the front desk staffGeneral office maintenance and organization as neededAs a La Cross Dental Assistant, you have:Dental experienceExpanded Functions experience or EF Certification is a bonus!Eaglesoft, CareStack, or similar practice management software ExperienceTime management skills: spend your time efficiently while maintaining high quality work and high standards of patient careOrganized, collaborative, desire to be part of a team working towards common goalsLa Crossemployees are committed to the organizations core values:IntegrityDo the right thing, even when it is hard.HonestyKeep your promises. Commitment is an action.EngagementBe present for one another and our patients.RespectTreat people how THEY want to be treated.FunEnjoy your experience!La Cross Dental offers employees competitive compensation and benefits packages with PTO, paid holidays, employer-paid life insurance, 401K with employer matching, and shortened workweeks. Learning, development and career advancement opportunities are part of the package, along with an organization of enthusiastic, hard-working colleagues who like to have fun at work and with employee and family events, contests, and wellness incentives.PIc611e04f23b9-26289-#######4