Dental Assistant - Multi-Specialty (FT/PT)

Bright Direction Dental; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Elmhurst Dental Care in Elmhurst, IL seeks a skilled Dental Assistant (DA) for multi-specialty support. This role offers full-time or part-time hours to assist dentists and specialists in a fast-paced practice.

The ideal candidate will handle patient care, charting, scheduling, and light administrative duties with a focus on teamwork and patient comfort. Applicants should have X-Ray certification (Illinois preferred), CPR, and a strong background in chairside assisting across general dentistry,

Qualifications

• X-Ray certification in Illinois preferred.
• Coronal Polish/Sealant Certification preferred but not required.
• High school diploma 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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support dentists and specialists in a fast-paced, multi-specialty practice.
• Perform light administrative duties as needed.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control per OSHA standards.
• Assist with a wide range of general dentistry procedures and patient care.

Skills

X-Ray certification

CPR certification

Sterilization protocols (OSHA)

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dental Assistant - Multi-Specialty

Full-time/Part-Time

Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst Dental Care is seeking a skilled and compassionate Full-Time or Part-Time Multi-Specialty Dental Assistant (DA) to join our team! Elmhurst Dental Care is a large general and specialty dental practice. We are looking to add an experienced Dental Assistant to support our Specialists at Elmhurst Dental Care. Preferably someone who is comfortable with a fast-paced work environment who has experience with Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Orthodontics, and Endodontics. As a Dental Assistant, you will work closely with our dentists, specialists and other team members to provide exceptional dental care to our patients as well as perform light administrative duties. If you have a positive attitude, love dentistry and enjoy working with fun professionals, we would consider you to join our team!

Elmhurst Dental Care: 333 W 1st St, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Schedule

• Monday 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• Tuesday 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• Thursday 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• Friday 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• e/o Saturday 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Compensation

• $22-$25 per hour (Commensurate with Experience)

Requirements

• X-Ray certification in state of Illinois preferred
• 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
• Excellent communication skills
• 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!

Benefits

• 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.