Dental Assistant / Front Desk Coordinator

Hinsdale Family Dentistry; Hinsdale (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hinsdale Family Dentistry in Hinsdale, IL is seeking a Front Desk Coordinator / Dental Assistant to join a modern, fee-for-service practice. The role blends administrative duties with clinical assisting to support patient care.

You will welcome patients, manage calls, schedule visits, maintain records, and assist the dentist with procedures while ensuring a smooth, welcoming patient experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and customer service abilities.
• Friendly, professional, and patient-focused attitude.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to take ownership of daily responsibilities.
• Comfortable balancing administrative tasks with hands-on clinical work.

Responsibilities

• Front Desk & Patient Coordination (Approximately 65%): Welcome patients and provide a warm, professional first impression.
• Answer incoming phone calls and assist patients with questions and concerns.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate patient visits.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with daily administrative tasks.
• Use Open Dental software to support front office operations.
• Help ensure a smooth and positive experience for every patient.

Skills

English

Organization

Customer service

Dependable

Admin/Clinical balance

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Join Our Team! A Front Desk-Focused Opportunity in a Modern Dental Practice.

Are you an organized, friendly, and proactive professional who enjoys helping people and creating a positive patient experience? Do you have experience in a dental, medical, or healthcare setting?

We are looking for a dependable and patient-focused Dental Front Desk Coordinator / Dental Assistant to join our established dental practice in Hinsdale, Illinois.

This is a dual-role position with approximately 65% dedicated to front desk and administrative responsibilities and 35% involving clinical dental assisting.

Our small, established, fee-for-service (non-HMO) dental practice is committed to delivering high-quality care and helping patients achieve optimal oral health. We offer a modern office, updated equipment, and a professional environment where patient care comes first.

What You'll Do:

Front Desk & Patient Coordination (Approximately 65%):

• Welcome patients and provide a warm, professional first impression.
• Answer incoming phone calls and assist patients with questions and concerns.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate patient visits.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with daily administrative tasks.
• Use Open Dental software to support front office operations.
• Help ensure a smooth and positive experience for every patient.

Clinical Dental Assisting (Approximately 35%):

• Assist the dentist during various dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment.
• Support procedures involving crowns and bridges, implants, orthodontics, fillings, gum surgery, facial pain/TMD, and routine dental care.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment.

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and customer service abilities.
• A friendly, professional, and patient-focused attitude.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to take ownership of daily responsibilities.
• Comfortable balancing administrative tasks with hands-on clinical work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous dental, medical, or healthcare office experience.
• Familiarity with Open Dental software.
• Previous dental front desk experience
• Dental X-ray experience.
• Coronal polishing certification.
• Exposure to crowns and bridges, implants, orthodontics, fillings, gum surgery, facial pain/TMD, and general dental procedures.

Not every qualification is required! We welcome candidates with dental or medical front office experience, patient coordination backgrounds, or dental assisting experience who are interested in contributing to both administrative and clinical operations. Candidates who are eager to learn are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Our Practice?:

• Established dental practice with a commitment to quality patient care.
• Modern office with updated dental equipment.
• Opportunity to work in both administrative and clinical areas.
• Consistent weekday schedule.
• No evening shifts or Saturday work.
• Average of 27-30 hours per week.

Work Schedule:

• Monday–Wednesday: 8:0 AM–4:30 PM.
• Thursday–Friday: 9:0 AM–1:0 PM.
• No evenings. No Saturdays.
• Average of 27-30 hours per week.

We look forward to welcoming a motivated, dependable, and patient-focused professional to our team!