Dental Assistant — Patient Care & Crown Design

Smalltown Dental; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K (We Match!)

Health Insurance

Team Bonus

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Smalltown University - Education &

Daily Support - from Leadership Team

Job summary

Smalltown Dental in Illinois is seeking a friendly, energetic team member to support daily dental operations and patient care. The role emphasizes patient interaction, learning, and adaptability in a growing practice with student growth opportunities.

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication, time management, and a genuine desire to improve patient lives. Competitive hourly pay with benefits is offered at our Bloomington/Morton offices.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dental setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and operatories for dental work.
• Provide excellent and friendly patient care.
• Chart patient needs and pending treatment.
• X-ray use and accuracy.
• Provide post-op instruction to patients.
• Educate patients on procedures and oral health.
• Fabricate temporary crowns.
• Design and mill dental crowns.
• Take impressions.
• Fabricate and trim models.
• Schedule patients for dental treatment and hygiene care.
• Call in referrals for patients.
• Write and keep track of lab slips.

Skills

Strong communicator

Time management

Builds relationships with patients

Takes initiative to learn

Knowledge of dentistry

Reflects mission and culture

Job description

Smalltown Dental in Illinois is seeking a friendly, energetic team member to support daily dental operations and patient care. The role emphasizes patient interaction, learning, and adaptability in a growing practice with student growth opportunities.

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication, time management, and a genuine desire to improve patient lives. Competitive hourly pay with benefits is offered at our Bloomington/Morton offices.