Dental Assistant — Patient‑Focused Care, Growth Path

Maple Shade Dental Group; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) plan

Continuing education opportunities

Modern dental technology

Job summary

Maple Shade Dental Group in East Peoria, IL is seeking a dependable Dental Assistant who will support dentists and the clinical team, assist with patient care and treatment procedures, and help manage daily clinical operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, empathy, and teamwork in a fast-paced dental setting, with opportunities to grow professionally.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of hands-on dental assisting experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, strong customer service and

Qualifications

• At least one year of hands-on dental assisting experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with patient care and treatment procedures.
• Support daily clinical operations.
• Prepare treatment rooms and manage supplies.
• Maintain patient comfort and documentation.
• Schedule adjustments as the practice grows.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Customer service

Team orientation

Detail oriented

Professional demeanor

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maple Shade Dental Group in East Peoria, IL is seeking a dependable Dental Assistant who will support dentists and the clinical team, assist with patient care and treatment procedures, and help manage daily clinical operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, empathy, and teamwork in a fast-paced dental setting, with opportunities to grow professionally.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of hands-on dental assisting experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, strong customer service and