Dental Assistant (FT)

Bright Direction Dental; Flossmoor (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Bright Direction Dental in Flossmoor, IL seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant (DA) for a full-time role. You will support dentists and a tight-knit team, handling chairside procedures and light administrative tasks.

The position emphasizes cross-training, strong patient communication, and a collaborative work environment. Benefits include competitive pay and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Coronal polish or sealant certifications preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Chairside dental assisting with a wide range of general dentistry procedures.
• Familiarity with sterilization procedures per OSHA.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and team with general dentistry procedures.
• Support cross-trained duties across departments.
• Provide light administrative support as needed.

Skills

Coronal polish

Sealant certification

High school diploma

Chairside assisting

Sterilization (OSHA)

CPR certification

Charting

Communication skills

Relationship building

Integrity

Team player

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Charting software

Scheduling software

Job description

Dental Assistant (DA) Full-Time

Flossmoor, IL

The Center for Dental Excellence is seeking a skilled and compassionate full time Dental Assistant 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!

The Center for Dental Excellence: 19615 Governors Highway Flossmoor, IL

Office Hours:

(Schedule will be 30-40 hours within these office hours)

• Monday 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
• Tuesday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Wednesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Friday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
• Saturday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm (2 per month)

Our Dedicated Team Includes

• 6 General Dentists
• 5 Specialists
• One clinical supervisor
• One administrative supervisor
• 6 Registered Dental Hygienists (a few temps on call)
• 6 Dental Assistants

Compensation

• $21-$ 23 per hour (Commensurate with Experience)

Requirements

• 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.

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.