Dental Assistant

Smile Brands Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Telemedicine

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. in Elgin, IL is seeking a dental assistant to join a busy clinical team, greeting patients, preparing rooms, and supporting the doctor and hygienists throughout the day. You will assist across the office as needed.

You must meet state credentialing for dental assistants, hold CPR/BLS certification, and demonstrate strong communication and a commitment to patient care. The role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Meet all state specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment.
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain before start date).
• 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

CPR/BLS

Strong communication

Education

Dental assistant credentialing (state required)

Job description

OverviewIn this role, you’ll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients. You’ll be supporting many sides of the practice, greeting and guiding patients, and helping out across the office as needed.

Schedule (days/hours)Monday-Wednesday 8am-5pm, 1 hour lunch Thursday 7a-5pm*, 1 hour lunch *alternating Thursdays 7a-1pm

• 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
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain before start date)
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Compensation

$20 - $26/hr

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].