Dental Assistant — Growth, Mentorship & Patient Care

Secure Dental; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Incentive compensation

Leadership autonomy

Fixed hours

Training & Development: PRP & Phlebot[

Prophy and Sealant CE

Job summary

Secure Dental is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to support our dentists and ensure an exceptional patient experience in our Illinois practice. We mentor and train candidates with or without prior experience, helping you prepare the treatment room, instruments, and materials, while assisting providers as needed.

This role emphasizes patient advocacy, accurate health histories, and proactive team collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• RDA/QRDA certification preferred.
• Experience with dental software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive and individualized patient experience.
• Build rapport with patients to ensure a memorable smile.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage conflicts.
• Prepare dental materials and equipment for scheduled treatments.
• Function as a treatment coordinator and present treatment plans.
• Maintain dental instruments, supplies and equipment inventory.
• Assist with patient management during dental procedures.
• Complete instrument cleaning and sterilization.
• Record patient health history and participate in training.

Skills

General Dentistry knowledge

Teamwork & positive attitude

Basic computer skills

Written & verbal communication

Flexibility & travel readiness

Organization skills

Initiative & dependability

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RDA/QRDA certification

Tools

Dental software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Secure Dental is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to support our dentists and ensure an exceptional patient experience in our Illinois practice. We mentor and train candidates with or without prior experience, helping you prepare the treatment room, instruments, and materials, while assisting providers as needed.

This role emphasizes patient advocacy, accurate health histories, and proactive team collaboration.