Dental Assistant: Growth, Training & Sign-On Bonus

Great Rivers Dental; Bethalto (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $4,000 Sign-On Bonus for trained

Competitive compensation & benefits

401(k) with matching

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Great Rivers Dental in Bethalto, IL is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a collaborative, patient-first team. You will support chairside procedures, prep rooms, and take radiographs while providing compassionate patient care. Training is provided to help you grow.

We offer a sign-on bonus up to $4,000 for qualified full-time hires, competitive pay starting based on experience with potential to reach $27.50/hour, and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant certification or 1–2 years of relevant clinical experience preferred but training is provided.
• Experience with dental software such as Open Dental is a plus; willingness to learn is important.

Responsibilities

• Assist chairside during a wide variety of dental procedures.
• Prepare and disinfect treatment rooms and instruments.
• Take radiographs and 3D scans in alignment with clinical protocol.
• Perform expanded functions (sealants, coronal polishing, nitrous monitoring) if certified.
• Educate and reassure patients about treatments and procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment notes.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, and safety standards.
• Support lab case management, sterilization, equipment maintenance, and daily operations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Adaptable

Growth mindset

Education

Dental Assistant certification

Tools

Open Dental

Dental Intelligence

Job description

Great Rivers Dental in Bethalto, IL is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a collaborative, patient-first team. You will support chairside procedures, prep rooms, and take radiographs while providing compassionate patient care. Training is provided to help you grow.

We offer a sign-on bonus up to $4,000 for qualified full-time hires, competitive pay starting based on experience with potential to reach $27.50/hour, and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.