Dental Assistant: Start a Meaningful Healthcare Career

Familia Dental & Vivid Smiles; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & Time Off

Financial Advisors access

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term & Long-Term Disab

On-demand Pay

Job summary

Familia Dental in Peoria, IL is hiring Dental Assistants. No certification required; on-the-job training provided to help you succeed. You will support the clinical team, monitor patient histories, take X-rays, and assist during procedures in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

We value compassionate individuals and offer a pathway to grow with our team, contributing to high-quality patient care and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Experience with dental management software preferred (Denticon).
• Ability to work in fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
• Meet state requirements for DA duties and licenses (BLS/CPR and radiography certification).
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and escort patients professionally from reception to treatment areas.
• Ensure treatment rooms are stocked and inventory is managed.
• Record patient histories and vital signs per dentist’s instructions.
• Take and develop dental radiographs as needed.
• Sterilize instruments and assist during procedures.
• Educate patients on dental health and oral hygiene.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Denticon experience

Fast-paced environment

Detail oriented

Follow instructions

Time management

Multitasking

BLS/CPR + radiography

Healthcare experience

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Familia Dental in Peoria, IL is hiring Dental Assistants. No certification required; on-the-job training provided to help you succeed. You will support the clinical team, monitor patient histories, take X-rays, and assist during procedures in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

We value compassionate individuals and offer a pathway to grow with our team, contributing to high-quality patient care and community outreach.