Dental Assistant - Clinic & Residency Team

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Peoria, IL is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the team. The role supports care at St. Francis Medical Center and the Peoria County Health Department, assisting with patient treatment, room management, and sterilization.

The position requires a high school diploma and relevant certifications, with room for growth into CDA certification. The ideal candidate has 6 months of dental assisting experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months dental assisting experience.
• Certification: nitrous oxide monitoring within 6 months.
• Certification: coronal polishing within 1 year.
• Sealants application within 1 year.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong computer skills with Microsoft software; detail-oriented and analytical.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of patients receiving dental treatment.
• Manage treatment rooms and provide patient instruction.
• Complete administrative services and instrument sterilization.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Nitrous oxide monitoring certification

Coronal polishing certification

Sealants application certification

CDA Certification

Job description

OSF HealthCare in Peoria, IL is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the team. The role supports care at St. Francis Medical Center and the Peoria County Health Department, assisting with patient treatment, room management, and sterilization.

The position requires a high school diploma and relevant certifications, with room for growth into CDA certification. The ideal candidate has 6 months of dental assisting experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and proficiency with