Dental Assistant - Fast-Paced Practice, $2K Sign-On

Heartland Dental LLC; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Cambridge Dental Care is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. This role offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus for the right candidate, with a schedule that includes weekday hours and patient-focused care.

You will greet patients, review health histories, perform x-rays and digital imaging, and provide skilled chairside assistance to dentists. Proficiency with Dentrix and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include dental procedures knowledge and customer service skills.
• Dental assistant certification or equivalent and X-ray certification may be required.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities, plus HIPAA awareness.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, ensuring comfort and education throughout treatment.
• Review health history to provide quality care and tailored treatment.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostics (iTero, digital photography).
• Provide four‑handed chairside assistance to dentists per state practice act.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping; maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Dental procedures

Patient service

X-ray certification

HIPAA training

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Cambridge Dental Care is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. This role offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus for the right candidate, with a schedule that includes weekday hours and patient-focused care.

You will greet patients, review health histories, perform x-rays and digital imaging, and provide skilled chairside assistance to dentists. Proficiency with Dentrix and adherence to safety protocols are essential.