Dental Assistant | Growth‑Oriented, Patient‑Focused Team

Smalltown Dental; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K (Match)

Health Insurance

CE Allowance

Team Bonus

Uniform Allowance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Education & Growth

Leadership Support

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Smalltown Dental in Morton, Illinois is seeking a friendly dental assistant who thrives in a patient‑centered practice. You will prepare operatories, sterilize instruments, provide excellent care, and help with treatment planning and patient education.

We value strong communication, initiative, attention to detail, and teamwork. Our benefits include health insurance, a 401K match, CE allowance, paid holidays and PTO, and growth opportunities through Smalltown University.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and patient care
• Ability to manage time effectively and multitask
• Attention to detail in clinical and administrative tasks
• Keen interest in dentistry and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and operatories for dental work
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control
• Provide friendly, high-quality patient care and education
• Chart patient needs and pending treatment
• Assist with treatment planning
• Operate and use X-ray equipment accurately
• Provide post-op instructions to patients
• Educate patients on procedures and oral health
• Fabricate temporary crowns and assist in crown fabrication
• Take impressions and create dental models
• Schedule patients for treatment and hygiene visits
• Coordinate referrals and labs

Skills

Strong communicator

Time management

Attention to detail

Patient relations

Initiative to learn

Positive attitude

Dentistry knowledge

Company values

Job description

Smalltown Dental in Morton, Illinois is seeking a friendly dental assistant who thrives in a patient‑centered practice. You will prepare operatories, sterilize instruments, provide excellent care, and help with treatment planning and patient education.

We value strong communication, initiative, attention to detail, and teamwork. Our benefits include health insurance, a 401K match, CE allowance, paid holidays and PTO, and growth opportunities through Smalltown University.