Asistente dental

Crystal Lake Dentals Arts; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health Insurance stipend

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crystal Lake Dental Arts in Crystal Lake, IL seeks a friendly, energetic full-time dental assistant for a family-run private practice. You will prep patients, sterilize instruments, assist dentists and hygienists, and help with patient records in a supportive team environment.

We offer a 4-day workweek, one Saturday per month, paid time off, and a competitive hourly wage. This role emphasizes quality patient care, collaboration, and a welcoming workplace culture with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Friendly and professional attitude with excellent patient service.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with dental software.
• Attention to detail in scheduling, records and patient info.
• Experience as a dental assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients for dental work.
• Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments; setting up trays.
• Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when needed.
• Providing great patient care and recording treatment data.
• Exposing dental X-rays and maintaining X-ray equipment.
• Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Ordering dental supplies and maintaining inventory.

Skills

Friendly & Professional Attitude

Strong Communication Skills

Tech-Savvy / Computer literacy

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Tools

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Open Dental

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Bonus based on performance

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Job description:

Full-Time Dental Assistant – Join Our Friendly Private Practice!

We are looking for a welcoming and energetic full-time dental assistant to join our small, family-run private dental practice in Crystal Lake, IL. Our office prides itself on providing exceptional patient care while maintaining a supportive and friendly work environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 4-day workweek with a schedule designed for staff with families. We are also open 1 Saturday a month.
• Positive Work Culture: Be part of a small, close-knit team that values long-term relationships with patients and staff.
• Quality Over Volume: As a fee-for-service practice, we focus on patient care rather than rushing through appointments.

Benefits:

• Predictable & family-friendly schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance Stipend
• Employee Discounts on Dental Services

Schedule:

• Monday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• One Saturday per month: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Expected Hours: 28-30 per week

Responsibilities:

• Preparing patients for dental work.
• Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
• Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
• Providing great patient care.
• Recording treatment information in patient records.
• Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
• Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
• Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Caring for dental equipment.
• Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.

What We’re Looking For:

Friendly & Professional Attitude: You are welcoming, compassionate, and provide excellent patient service.

Strong Communication Skills: You communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and over the phone.

Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using computers and willing to learn dental software (experience with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Open Dental is a plus).

Attention to Detail: Accuracy in scheduling, record-keeping, and handling patient information.

Experience: At least one year of dental assistant experience required.

Compensation:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour, based on experience.

Location Requirement:

• Applicants must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting.

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (Required)

Work Location:

In person