Dental Assistant

Sonrisa Family Dental; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonrisa Family Dental in Berwyn, IL is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists during examinations and procedures, prepare treatment rooms, and ensure instruments are cleaned, organized, and sterilized. Daily duties include chairside assistance, X-ray processing, updating records, and patient education.

The role emphasizes clear communication in a multilingual team and welcoming care, with coordination with front desk staff to maintain smooth scheduling and a safe clinical

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience.
• Dental assistant certification and radiography credentials preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a multicultural setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during examinations and procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure instruments are cleaned, organized and sterilized.
• Take and process X-rays as permitted and update patient records.
• Welcome patients and coordinate with front-office staff on scheduling and patient flow.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Sterilization

Oral Care

Communication

Spanish language proficiency

Education

Dental assisting program (accredited)

Dental radiography certification

Job description

Company Description

Sonrisa Family Dental is a family-focused dental practice serving the Chicagoland area, with a strong presence in largely Hispanic communities. Founded by Jason Korkus, DDS, Sonrisa is dedicated to providing caring, professional dental services for patients of all ages, including infants, pregnant patients, and older adults. The practice is known for timely care, offering same-day, no-wait appointments for critical dental needs and providing thorough education on oral hygiene and prevention. Sonrisa’s multilingual team helps ensure clear communication and a welcoming environment across its seven office locations, with more clinics planned near major hospitals to improve access and convenience.

Role Description

The Dental Assistant role at Sonrisa Family Dental is a full-time, on-site position located in Berwyn, IL. The Dental Assistant will support dentists during examinations and procedures, prepare treatment rooms, and ensure instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, organized, and sterilized. Daily responsibilities include assisting with chairside procedures, taking and processing X-rays as permitted, updating patient records, and reinforcing oral hygiene instructions. The role also involves welcoming patients, helping them feel comfortable, coordinating with front-office staff on scheduling and patient flow, and maintaining a safe, compliant clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Dental Assisting and Dentistry to effectively support clinical procedures and patient care.
• Candidates should possess skills in Dental Care and Oral Care to educate patients on preventive practices and post-treatment instructions.
• Candidates should possess skills in Sterilization to maintain infection control standards and ensure a clean, safe operatory.
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience; dental assistant certification and radiography credentials preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural, multilingual environment; Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
• Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.