Dental Assistant: Growth, Training & Team Care

Heartland Dental; Fox Lake (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Six paid holidays

PTO

Education and training opportunities

Job summary

Fox Lake Dental Care is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team. You will greet patients, review health histories, and assist with a variety of procedures using state-of-the-art technology. Strong dental knowledge and patient-centered communication are essential.

This role emphasizes safety, accurate record-keeping, and collaborative care within Heartland Dental’s network. The position requires relevant certification and a commitment to HIPAA protections.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state practice act.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Regular HIPAA training and protection of patient data (PHI).

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from their first visit and educate for comfort during treatment.
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process x‑rays and diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to dentists during procedures.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record-keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols and OSHA & CDC guidelines.
• Manage supplies and inventory and place/expedite orders.
• Collaborate with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems and improve office workflow.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA training

Education

Dental assistant certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Fox Lake Dental Care is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team. You will greet patients, review health histories, and assist with a variety of procedures using state-of-the-art technology. Strong dental knowledge and patient-centered communication are essential.

This role emphasizes safety, accurate record-keeping, and collaborative care within Heartland Dental’s network. The position requires relevant certification and a commitment to HIPAA protections.