Experienced Dental Assistant — Growth, Team & Benefits

La Cross Dental; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

Growth opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

La Cross Dental in O'Fallon, IL is seeking an Experienced Dental Assistant to join a growing team. Prior dental assisting experience is REQUIRED, with strong chairside skills and radiography experience (PA, Pano, FMX).

The role demands efficiency in a busy practice and a focus on patient-centered care. We offer generous PTO, holidays, employer-paid life insurance, a 401(k) with 6% match, and opportunities for growth within our expanding dental organization.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting experience is REQUIRED.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy dental environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate charting.
• Experience with radiographs including PA, Pano, FMX.
• Experience with tray setup, sterilization, and operatory turnover.
• CareStack or similar software experience is a plus.

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, Pano, and FMX.
• Pour and trim models and fabricate custom trays/retainers.
• Sterilize handpieces/instruments and maintain infection-control standards.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Chairside skills

Patient service

Dental terminology

Independence & teamwork

Education

Expanded Functions certification

Dental assisting certificate

Tools

CareStack

Job description

La Cross Dental in O'Fallon, IL is seeking an Experienced Dental Assistant to join a growing team. Prior dental assisting experience is REQUIRED, with strong chairside skills and radiography experience (PA, Pano, FMX).

The role demands efficiency in a busy practice and a focus on patient-centered care. We offer generous PTO, holidays, employer-paid life insurance, a 401(k) with 6% match, and opportunities for growth within our expanding dental organization.