Dental Assistant: Patient-Care Pro with Benefits & Growth

Associates for Dental Care, LLC; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-Term Disability & Paid Maternity

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Career development

Scrub allowance

Social events

Job summary

College Drive Dental Associates is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our welcoming team. You will provide chairside support, maintain infection control, manage patient records, assist with polishing, and communicate clearly with patients and staff to ensure comfort and safety.

Preferred candidates have at least two years of dental assisting experience and familiarity with Dentrix or other dental software. We offer comprehensive benefits, a 401(k), paid time off, and ongoing career development

Qualifications

• At least two years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Dentrix or other dental software systems is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and team members.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assistance during dental procedures and anticipate dentist needs.
• Infection control: sterilize and disinfect instruments per protocol.
• Maintain accurate patient records and HIPAA-compliant documentation.
• Polishing assistance to enhance patient comfort and safety.
• Explain procedures to patients and address concerns.
• Keep treatment area clean and restocked.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Dentrix

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

College Drive Dental Associates is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our welcoming team. You will provide chairside support, maintain infection control, manage patient records, assist with polishing, and communicate clearly with patients and staff to ensure comfort and safety.

Preferred candidates have at least two years of dental assisting experience and familiarity with Dentrix or other dental software. We offer comprehensive benefits, a 401(k), paid time off, and ongoing career development