Dental Assistant (FT)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Bright Direction Dental LLC in Flossmoor, IL is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join a small, cross-trained team. The role includes chairside support, light admin duties, and duties across departments, with a 30–40 hour workweek.

The position offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus PTO and a 401(k) with company match. Compensation is $21–$23 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Coronal Polish/Sealant certification preferred but not required.
• Chairside dental assisting with a wide range of general dentistry procedures.
• Sterilization protocols to OSHA regulations.
• CPR certification is required or current.
• Computer efficiency in charting and scheduling.
• Ability to build lasting relationships with teammates and patients.
• Integrity-focused work ethic and a team-player attitude.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to new systems and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with a range of dental procedures.
• Perform light administrative duties and calendar/charting tasks.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization standards.
• Support cross-training to help in every department.
• Contribute to a positive, patient‑centered team environment.

Skills

CPR certification

Sterilization protocols

Charting software

Multi-tasking

Team player

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Dental Assistant (DA) Full-Time
Flossmoor, IL

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

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

Office Hours

• Wednesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Saturday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm (2 per month)

Our dedicated team includes:

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

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
• 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!
• 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.