Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Team Growth

Smile Brands Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

HSA

Telemedicine

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Employee discounts

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the clinical team in delivering high-quality dentistry and exceptional patient care. You will prepare patients and rooms, assist during procedures, and educate patients on oral hygiene, while upholding infection control standards across a collaborative dental team.

Benefits include PTO and a spectrum of health, dental, and retirement options. This role offers a pathway to grow professionally within a supportive environment that values

Qualifications

• Meet state-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for duties assigned.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain before start date.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine commitment to patient care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Positive, dependable and willing-to-learn attitude.
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred, but qualified new assistants may be considered depending on state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, treatment rooms, instruments and equipment for dental procedures.
• Assist dentists and specialists during examinations and dental procedures.
• Take and prepare dental X-rays and other diagnostic records, when permitted by state regulations and within credentials.
• Provide patients with clear, compassionate guidance on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Maintain appropriate infection control, sterilization and safety standards.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments and supplies.
• Support an efficient, organized clinical environment.
• Help create a welcoming, comfortable experience for every patient.
• Work collaboratively with the entire dental team to deliver exceptional care.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Patient care oriented

Education

State-specific dental assistant credentialing

Current CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the clinical team in delivering high-quality dentistry and exceptional patient care. You will prepare patients and rooms, assist during procedures, and educate patients on oral hygiene, while upholding infection control standards across a collaborative dental team.

Benefits include PTO and a spectrum of health, dental, and retirement options. This role offers a pathway to grow professionally within a supportive environment that values