Dental Assistant: Fast-Paced Team Support & X-Rays

Premier Dentist Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Pet Insurance

Collaborative, Supportive Team

Job summary

Premier Dentist Partners is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team and provide essential chairside support during procedures. You will prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, take X-rays, and maintain accurate patient records in our system.

As a key member of a fast-paced practice, you will help educate patients, support scheduling, and ensure high-quality care. Candidates should have a dental assisting certificate and X-ray competency, with a patient-focused, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Completion of a dental assisting program or relevant dental assisting experience.
• State-required dental assistant certification and/or licensure (if applicable).
• Certification and competency in taking dental X-rays.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and radiography.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures and provide efficient chairside support.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care.
• Clean and sterilize dental instruments and treatment rooms following OSHA and CDC infection control standards.
• Take dental X-rays in accordance with state requirements.
• Update patient charts and accurately document clinical notes in dental software.
• Assist the dental team with treatment planning and patient education.
• Provide patients with clear instructions regarding treatment and post-operative care.
• Organize and restock dental supplies.
• Maintain dental equipment and treatment areas.
• Assist with scheduling and patient flow as needed.
• Support both clinical and administrative functions to facilitate high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with the dentist and dental team to create a positive patient experience.

Skills

Dental assisting

X-ray certification

Clinical patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Infection control

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

State licensure (where applicable)

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Premier Dentist Partners is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team and provide essential chairside support during procedures. You will prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, take X-rays, and maintain accurate patient records in our system.

As a key member of a fast-paced practice, you will help educate patients, support scheduling, and ensure high-quality care. Candidates should have a dental assisting certificate and X-ray competency, with a patient-focused, collaborative approach.