Dental Assistant

Southwest-Pediatric-Dental; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Modern facilities and advanced tech

Mentorship and career growth

Diverse patient base and meaningful CL

Job summary

Southwest-Pediatric-Dental in Orland Park, IL, is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to support the patient experience. You will greet patients, take radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, and prepare and sterilize the treatment room.

Document dental care in patient records and maintain a clean, sterile, patient-centered work environment while benefiting from mentorship and career growth. We offer competitive compensation, modern facilities and technology, and a diverse patient base

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant as required by your state.
• 6+ months of experience as a dental assistant.
• CPR or BLS certification.
• CODA-accredited dental assisting program (preferred).
• Quick learner with strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Comfortable with software used for charting, records, and scheduling.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointment.
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos.
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment.
• Document dental care services by charting patient records.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, patient centered working environment.

Skills

Active dental assistant license

6+ months experience

CPR or BLS

Quick learner

Strong problem solving

Integrity and confidentiality

Communication skills

Familiar with dental software

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program (preferred)

Tools

Dental charting software

Scheduling software

Job description

Join a dental practice built on excellent patient care, strong teamwork, and a culture that supports every member of the team. This role is central to the patient experience, and thrives on collaboration with doctors and staff to deliver a consistently positive visit for every patient.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointment
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment
• Document dental care services by charting patient records
• Maintain a clean, sterile, patient centered working environment

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state
• 6+ months of experience as a dental assistant
• CPR or BLS certification
• Completion of a CODA accredited dental assisting program (preferred)
• Quick learner with strong problem solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Comfortable with software used for charting, records, and scheduling
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Modern facilities and advanced technology
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• A diverse patient base and meaningful clinical work

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