Dental Assistant

smilepartnersrecruitment; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

Patient-centered care

Job summary

Dr. Gabriella Paolucci's Dental Office in Joliet, IL is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant for a part-time role. You will assist chairside, prepare rooms, and handle radiographs to support patient care in a collaborative dental team.

The ideal candidate has dental assisting experience, strong communication, and a detail-oriented approach. X-ray certification is preferred where applicable; the clinic emphasizes patient comfort and quality care.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• X-ray certification preferred (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist chairside during dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for patient care.
• Take and process dental radiographs as needed.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Ensure patient comfort throughout treatment.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Stock operatories and assist with inventory management.
• Support the clinical team in providing an exceptional patient experience.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Detail-oriented

Infection control

Job description

Dental Assistant | Dr. Gabriella Paolucci's Dental Office

Address: 1960 Essington Rd, Suite 105 Joliet, IL 60435

Position Type: Part-Time

Dr. Gabriella Paolucci's office is seeking a friendly, dependable, and patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our team! We are looking for a motivated professional who enjoys providing excellent patient care and working in a collaborative dental environment.

Schedule

• Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Occasional Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist chairside during a variety of dental procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for patient care
• Take and process dental radiographs as needed
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards
• Ensure patient comfort throughout treatment
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Stock operatories and assist with inventory management
• Support the clinical team in providing an exceptional patient experience

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment
• X-ray certification preferred (if applicable)

Why Join Our Team?

• Part-time schedule with work-life balance
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Opportunity to grow professionally
• Patient-centered practice focused on quality care