Dental Assistant - Cross-Train to Hygiene & Grow with Team

Heartland Dental; Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Six paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Heartland Dental's Dental Group of Bourbonnais in Bourbonnais, IL is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant who is eager to expand clinical knowledge and grow within a supportive team. This role offers cross-training as a Hygiene Assistant and opportunities to advance professionally.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, goal-oriented, hardworking, and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while contributing to a positive, collaborative office culture.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state practice act.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and educate throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to provide quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room adhering to safety protocols (OSHA & CDC).
• Manage supply and inventory levels and place orders as needed.
• Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems.

Skills

Dental procedures

Fast-paced environment

Communication

HIPAA training

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Job description

Heartland Dental's Dental Group of Bourbonnais in Bourbonnais, IL is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant who is eager to expand clinical knowledge and grow within a supportive team. This role offers cross-training as a Hygiene Assistant and opportunities to advance professionally.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, goal-oriented, hardworking, and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while contributing to a positive, collaborative office culture.