Dental Assistant

Smile Brands Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Telemedicine

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

401k plan

Pet insurance

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. at 25 East Dental in the Chicago area is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join our team. You will prepare patients and treatment rooms, assist clinicians, and support patient education to promote optimal oral health.

This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule (Mon 7:30AM-5:30PM, Tue 7:30AM-5:30PM, Thursday 7:30AM-5:30PM, Friday 7:30AM-2:30PM), competitive hourly pay, and benefits tailored to hours worked.

Qualifications

• Meet all state-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned.
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards.
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures.
• Helping to educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies.
• Improving oral health, solving dental challenges, and bettering smiles every day.

Skills

State credentialing knowledge

CPR/BLS certification

Dental terminology

Infection control & OSHA/HIPAA

Strong communication

Tools

None

Job description

Overview

At 25 East Dental supported by Smile Brands, We know everyone has a unique smile and unique dental health needs. As your dental care team, we pledge to provide you with a great experience and to exceed your expectations of what it means to visit the dentist. You can expect us to be transparent about your treatment plan, and to always act with your best health in mind. Our providers are experts in your care, safety, and comfort. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with patients, values teamwork, and takes pride in helping create smooth, efficient, and positive dental visits.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday 7:30AM-5:30PM Tuesday 7:30AM-5:30PM Thursday 7:30AM-5:30PM Friday 7:30AM-2:30PM

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures


• Helping to educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies


• Improving oral health, solving dental challenges, and bettering smiles every day

Qualifications

• Meet all state-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment (e.g. RDA, CDA, EFDA, state registration, or equivalent as required by the state)


• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date)


• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards


• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Compensation

$25-$28/hour

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]