Dental Assistant

Salt Dental Partners; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners is a patient-focused practice seeking a Dental Assistant to support the patient experience through teamwork with doctors and staff in a modern, technology-driven setting.

You will greet patients, take radiographs and intraoral photos, prepare and sterilize treatment rooms, and document care. Candidates should have an active license, 6+ months' experience, CPR/BLS, and strong communication and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Active dental assistant license/registration for the state.
• 6+ months experience as dental assistant.
• CPR or BLS certification.
• CODA-accredited program completed (preferred).
• Strong communication and confidentiality.
• Familiar with charting, records, and scheduling software.

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

Communication skills

Problem solving

Professionalism

Integrity confidentiality

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Active license/registration (state)

Tools

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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