Dental Assistant

Cornerstone Dental Health; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance (75% employer contrib

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Employee discount

Training provided

Job summary

Cornerstone Dental Health seeks a friendly, dependable Dental Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with doctors and teammates to ensure patient comfort and smooth daily care. On-the-job training is provided, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

You’ll help prepare rooms, assist during procedures, maintain records, sterilize instruments, and restock supplies. A strong focus on communication and organization will support a busy schedule and patient care.

Qualifications

• Entry-level friendly dental assistant role with on-the-job training.
• Experience in customer service or care-oriented roles is welcome.
• Willingness to learn and follow procedures consistently.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and help them feel comfortable before and during treatment.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for dental procedures.
• Provide chairside support to doctors as trained.
• Help communicate patient needs and questions to the dental team.
• Maintain accurate patient records while protecting patient privacy.
• Clean and prepare treatment rooms between appointments.
• Perform instrument sterilization and follow infection control procedures.
• Restock supplies and keep clinical work areas clean and organized.
• Support teammates and help keep the daily schedule running smoothly.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Dependability

Attention to detail

Organization

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Computer skills

Job description

Overview

Cornerstone Dental Health is seeking a friendly, dependable, and patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our team! In this role, you will work closely with our doctors and teammates to help patients feel comfortable and keep daily patient care running smoothly.

We are committed to providing a collaborative and supportive work environment in which each person feels valued. If you enjoy hands-on work, pay attention to details, and take pride in helping others, we would love to hear from you. Dental experience is a plus, but is not required—we provide on-the-job training.

Recent graduates and candidates looking to begin a career in dentistry are encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome patients and help them feel comfortable before and during treatment
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for dental procedures
• Provide chairside support to our doctors as trained
• Help communicate patient needs and questions to the dental team
• Maintain accurate patient records while protecting patient privacy
• Clean and prepare treatment rooms between appointments
• Perform instrument sterilization and follow established infection control procedures
• Restock supplies and keep clinical work areas clean and organized
• Support teammates and help keep the daily schedule running smoothly

What Makes a Great Fit

• A friendly, reassuring manner and a commitment to patient comfort
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Dependability and a commitment to being prepared and on time
• Careful attention to detail and a willingness to follow procedures consistently
• The ability to stay organized and focused during busy periods
• Initiative to notice where help is needed and support teammates
• A willingness to learn, ask questions, and take direction
• Comfort using computers and learning new systems

Experience in customer service, hospitality, caregiving, or other roles requiring care and organization can translate well to dental assisting. We welcome both experienced dental assistants and applicants who are ready to learn.

Why Join Cornerstone Dental Health?

• Hands-on training to help you build confidence and develop dental assisting skills
• Supportive teammates and a collaborative work environment
• Meaningful work helping patients feel comfortable and cared for
• Opportunities to learn additional skills and take on more responsibility as you gain experience
• Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule

Benefits and Perks

Monthly bonus opportunities, plus the following benefits beginning after three months of employment:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Optional health insurance with 75% employer contribution
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Employee discount
• Training provided