Dental Assistant

Dental One As; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foehr Group is looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team in Bloomington, Illinois. You will provide support to the dental office and assist professional staff in treatments while ensuring excellent patient care and safety. The role requires a caring individual who is a certified dental assistant, ideally with nitrous oxide certification. This full-time position offers competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability benefits

401(k) plan

Support for continuing education and professional development

Modern office with advanced dental technology

Qualifications

• No experience needed, will consider recent graduates from a formal dental school program.
• Must be a certified dental assistant.
• Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Welcome and educate patients about oral hygiene.
• Ensure infection control protocols and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified dental assistant

Tools

Nitrous Oxide certification

CPR certification

Job description

The Foehr Group is looking for a Dental Assistant in Bloomington, Illinois to assist our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment.

Position Overview:
As a Dental Assistant you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. Support our mission to providing excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients. Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered.

Type: Full-time

Thursday 9:45am-7:00pm

Friday 7:45am-1:00pm

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly pay $17.00-$19.00
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Support for continuing education and professional development
• Modern office with advanced dental technology

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated Dental Assistant looking to advance your career in a modern, patient-centered practice, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV.

Be part of our journey to shape the future of dentistry. Apply today to join our mission-driven team!

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.
• Patient Care: Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations..
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake (if needed)
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• No experience needed, will consider a recent grad from a formal dental school program
• Must be a certifed dental assistant
• Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended
• High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistants are also expected to maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training as required by law.

Legal Disclaimer:
We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements.

The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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• Student loan consolidation
• Paid time off

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Working at The Foehr Group in Bloomington, IL

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