Dental Assistant (FT)

Bright Direction Dental; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Job summary

Bright Direction Dental in Bloomingdale, IL is seeking a full‑time Dental Assistant to support dentists and the team. You will perform chairside assisting, sterilization, and basic administrative tasks in a small, cross-trained office.

Applicants should have high school diploma or equivalent, X-ray certification for Illinois, and a willingness to join a supportive dental family. Competitive hourly pay, benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with patients
• Strong teamwork with dentists and front desk
• Experience with chairside assisting across general dentistry
• Familiarity with sterilization protocols and OSHA standards

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during procedures and ensure patient comfort
• Coordinate charting and scheduling using computer systems
• Support front desk and other staff as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Team-player

Multi-tasking

Integrity-focused

Adaptability

Relationship-building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

X-Ray certification (Illinois)

Coronal Polish/Sealant certification

Job description

Dental Assistant (DA) Full-Time

Bloomingdale, IL

Bloomingdale Dental is seeking a skilled and compassionate Full-Time Dental Assistant (DA) to join our team! As a Dental Assistant, you will work closely with our dentists and other team members to provide exceptional dental care to our patients as well as perform light administrative duties. We have a small team so each of us are cross-trained to help in every department. If you have a positive attitude, love dentistry and enjoy working with fun professionals, we would consider you to join our team!

Bloomingdale Dental:

290 Springfield Dr #100, Bloomingdale, IL 60108

Schedule

• Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Wednesday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Thursday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Friday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (2 per month)
• Saturday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (1 per month)

Our Dedicated Team Includes

• One Lead Dentist (experienced)
• One Office Manager
• One FT Front Desk Coordinator
• Two FT Registered Dental Hygienist (a few temps on call)
• One FT Dental Assistant

Compensation

• $18-$23 per hour (Commensurate with Experience)

Requirements

• X-Ray certification in state of ILLINOIS preferred
• Coronal Polish/Sealant Certification preferred but not required
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Chairside dental assisting with a wide range of general dentistry procedures
• Sterilization protocols to OSHA regulations
• CPR certification
• Computer efficiency- charting and scheduling
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build lasting relationships with teammates and patients
• Integrity-focused work ethic
• Team-player attitude
• Ability to multi-task
• Open-minded to new systems/techniques, direction and feedback
• Excited to be part of a dental family and a career to be proud of!

Benefits

• Full-time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, as well as access to a variety of voluntary benefits.
• Full-time employees are eligible for paid time off and holiday pay.
• Part-time employees working 16+ hours per week are eligible for paid time off.
• All employees may participate in our 401(k) retirement savings plan, which includes a company match.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bright Direction Dental is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to abide by these principles and mandates. Bright Direction Dental prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, traits associated with race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Bright Direction Dental conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.