Experienced Dental Assistant - Growth & Great Benefits

ADP; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Life insurance $10,000 (employer-paid)

401(k) with 6% employer match

Additional benefit options

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

Teamwork and patient care focus

Job summary

La Cross Dental in O'Fallon, IL is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our busy team. This role requires prior dental assisting experience and offers a supportive environment and opportunities for growth.

You will collaborate with doctors and staff to ensure high-quality patient care, manage chairside duties, and help maintain a smooth clinical workflow in a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Prior dental assisting experience is REQUIRED.
• Must be able to step into the role with confidence and work efficiently with doctors.
• Provide an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and seat patients while creating a warm, professional patient experience.
• Provide efficient chairside dental assisting for a variety of procedures.
• Accurately chart treatment and clinical information.
• Anticipate the doctor's needs and maintain an efficient clinical workflow.
• Take and document patient blood pressure.
• Assist with nitrous administration.
• Prepare trays and materials for procedures.
• Complete thorough and efficient operatory turnover between patients.
• Take dental radiographs including PA's, Panorex, and FMX.
• Take alginate impressions and pour/trim models.
• Fabricate custom trays and retainers.
• Sterilize handpieces, instruments, and equipment and maintain infection-control standards.

Skills

Dental assisting

Job description

La Cross Dental in O'Fallon, IL is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our busy team. This role requires prior dental assisting experience and offers a supportive environment and opportunities for growth.

You will collaborate with doctors and staff to ensure high-quality patient care, manage chairside duties, and help maintain a smooth clinical workflow in a growing practice.