Ability to perform deep periodontal scaling and root planning
Familiarity with oral cancer exams and assessments
Responsibilities
Provide a positive experience from greeting through the entire patient visit
Exhibit excellent customer service to address patient needs
Remove calculus, stains, and cement from teeth surfaces
Perform deep periodontal scaling and root planning as prescribed
Conduct extra-oral and intra-oral cancer exams
Examine teeth for periodontal disease symptoms before dentist's examination
Chart conditions of decay and disease for treatment planning
Benefits
Medical insurance including prescription drug plan and Health Savings Account
Vision insurance
Life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and AD&D insurance
Pet insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays for scheduled staff
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Full Job Description
Medical Insurance - all staff scheduled to work 60 hours per week
Prescription Drug Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Vision Insurance - all staff scheduled to work 60 hours per week
Life, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and AD26D - all staff scheduled to work 60 hours per week
Pet Insurance - all staff scheduled to work 60 hours per week
401(k) - all staff
PTO (paid time off) - all staff
Paid Holidays - all staff scheduled to work 60 hours per week
Bereavement - all staff (staff scheduled to work 36 hours per week is paid)
Jury Duty - all staff
JOB OVERVIEW
Location - 1960 Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614
Pay - $45.00-60.00 per hour
Schedule - PT or FT hours available
Job Responsibilities
Provide a positive experience throughout the entire patient interaction; from contacting to greeting, seating and completing their in-clinic visit
Exhibiting excellent customer service to create a positive patient experience and ensuring all treatment is provided with an awareness of individual patient's needs and concerns
Removing calculus deposits, accretions, stains, and cement from supra and sub-gingival surfaces of the teeth
Performing deep periodontal scaling, including root planning when prescribed
Completing extra-oral and intra-oral cancer exams and feeling lymph nodes on head and neck area to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer
Examining teeth and attachment to locate periodontally-recessed tissue and signs of periodontal disease prior to exam by dentist
Charting conditions of decay and disease for treatment as diagnosed by dentist assisting during examination
Job Requirements
State of IL hygiene license
If you're looking for a long-term career with a supportive team, we encourage you to apply today!
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