Located in the heart of Bucktown, Bucktown Wicker Park Dental is looking for a full-time Dental Assistant to join our talented and compassionate team of dental professionals! Our dental practice focuses on providing excellent dental services to the community of Bucktown Wicker Park. The details of the job description are as follows:

Benefits for the Dental Assistant:

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Sick Leave

• Health Insurance

• Simple IRA Retirement Plan - 3% Employer Matching

• Employee Dental Work

• Family Dental Discounts

• Paid Holidays

Schedule for the Dental Assistant:

• Monday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM

• Tuesday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM

• Wednesday: 7:00AM - 4:00PM

• Thursday: 10:00AM - 7:00PM

• Friday- 8:00AM - 2:00PM

• Saturday- 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (1-2 Saturdays per month)

Responsibilities and Requirements of the Dental Assistant:

• 1 year of experience required; 2 years minimum preferred

• Help with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments.

• Educate patients on oral hygiene and provide pre/post-care instructions.

• Assist the dentists during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and readiness.

• Prepare and organize instruments, equipment, and materials for appointments.

• Take and process dental X-rays, adhering to safety standards.

• Perform basic lab tasks like taking impressions and preparing molds.

• Monitor and order supplies to keep the practice stocked and organized.

• Recording treatment information in patient records