Experienced Dental Assistant – Patient-Centered Team Player

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Additional benefits

Team environment

Growth opportunities

Patient care focus

Job summary

La Cross Dental is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team in O'Fallon, IL. This is an experienced position and prior dental assisting experience is REQUIRED.

You will support doctors, ensure efficient patient care, and help maintain a clean, organized operatory. The ideal candidate has strong chairside skills, radiography experience (PA, Pano, FMX), proper sterilization, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced practice.

Qualifications

• Experience with chairside dental assisting required.
• Radiographs experience including PA, Pano, FMX required.
• Strong sterilization and operatory turnover skills.
• EF certification is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with CareStack or similar dental practice management software.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and seat patients in a warm, professional manner.
• Provide efficient chairside dental assisting for a variety of procedures.
• Accurately chart treatment and clinical information.
• Anticipate doctor needs and maintain efficient workflow.
• Take and document patient blood pressure; assist with nitrous administration.
• Prepare trays and materials; ensure operatory turnover between patients.
• Take dental radiographs (PA, Pano, FMX) and impressions; pour and trim models.
• Sterilize handpieces, instruments, and maintain infection-control standards.
• Educate patients on home-care instructions and follow-up needs.
• Communicate treatment requirements to the front desk and team.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Dental radiographs PA Pano FMX

Sterilization & turnover

EF certification

CareStack software

Tools

CareStack

Job description

La Cross Dental is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team in O'Fallon, IL. This is an experienced position and prior dental assisting experience is REQUIRED.

You will support doctors, ensure efficient patient care, and help maintain a clean, organized operatory. The ideal candidate has strong chairside skills, radiography experience (PA, Pano, FMX), proper sterilization, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced practice.