Dental Assistant

Smalltown Dental; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K (We Match!)

Health Insurance

CE allowance

Team Bonus

Uniform Allowance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Smalltown University - Education &

Growth

Daily Support - from Leadership Team

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Smalltown Dental in Illinois is seeking a Dental Assistant who is charismatic, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. You will prepare patients and operatory, sterilize instruments, and provide friendly patient care while supporting the team.

The role emphasizes accurate charting, treatment planning, X-ray use, and patient education. We offer a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package including 401K, health insurance, CE allowance, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail in charting and treatment planning.
• Friendly, patient-focused care delivery.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dental setting.
• Understanding of dentistry terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and operatories for dental work
• Sterilize instruments
• Provide excellent and friendly patient care
• Chart existing patient needs and pending treatment
• Treatment planning
• X-ray use and accuracy
• Provide post-op instruction
• Educate patients on procedures and oral health
• Fabricates temporary crowns
• Design and mill dental crowns
• Take impressions
• Fabricate and trim models
• Schedule patients for dental treatment and hygiene care
• Call in referrals for pts
• Writes and keeps track of lab slips

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Patient relations

Proactive learning

Positive attitude

Dentistry knowledge

Job description

The Smalltown Dental team is looking to make a new addition to our growing staff. Successful candidates for this position are charismatic, enthusiastic, and demonstrate a hunger for knowledge and willingness to adapt.

Our goal at Smalltown Dental is to deliver an unparalleled patient experience. We believe that is possible by creating a culture powered by supportive and positive staff. Above all, we are looking for individuals who exemplify these qualities because we can teach a lot of things, but we can’t teach a love for the work and a desire to improve the life of our patients.

If you think you’d make an excellent addition to our team and that your presence can make us a stronger practice, we look forward to hearing from you!

Dental Assistant Benefits

• 401K (We Match!)
• Health Insurance
• CE allowance
• Team Bonus
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Smalltown University - Education & Growth
• Daily Support - from Leadership Team
• Volunteer Time Off

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and operatories for dental work
• Sterilize instruments
• Provide excellent and friendly patient care
• Chart existing patient needs and pending treatment
• Treatment planning
• X-ray use and accuracy
• Provide post-op instruction
• Educate patients on procedures and oral health
• Fabricates temporary crowns
• Design and mill dental crowns
• Take impressions
• Fabricate and trim models
• Schedule patients for dental treatment and hygiene care
• Call in referrals for pts
• Writes and keeps track of lab slips

Ideal Candidates Exhibit The Following Interpersonal Skills

• Strong communicator – written and oral
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Builds relations with patients
• Takes the initiative to learn
• Positive attitude
• Knowledge of dentistry
• Exemplifies the company’s mission statement and reflects its core values and culture

Our office offers a competitive hourly rate for qualified applicants, with generous benefits, including health insurance.

We are looking for serious and forward-thinking candidates for this incredible opportunity!

Pay Range: $19 - $24 per hour