Hiring Dental Assistant | Springfield | IL

DirectShifts; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

401k match

Insurance coverage

Job summary

DirectShifts is seeking a Dental Assistant (Chairside) to provide patient treatment in Long-Term Care Facilities, working with the DDS, clinical staff, and facility teams. You’ll assist with procedures, manage charts, maintain equipment, and coordinate with nursing staff to meet facility needs.

X-ray certification is required and 3–5 years of chairside experience are expected. This role travels within the home market (roughly 20 minutes to 2.5 hours from home).

Qualifications

• 3–5 years chairside dental assistant experience.
• X-ray certification is required.
• Valid driver's license with no recent moving violations.

Responsibilities

• Transport, set-up and take down equipment and supplies in the facility workspace.
• Work with nursing home staff to coordinate charts.
• Enter chart notes for treatment at the time of treatment.
• Maintain dental equipment through regular cleaning and maintenance routines.
• Inventory supplies and order as needed.
• Ship and receive denture cases from lab daily.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Willingness to travel

Reliable transportation

Education

X-ray certification

3–5 years chairside dental assistant experience

Job description

The Position:

This position is responsible for providing treatment to patients in Long-Term Care Facilities, which we serve by working with the DDS, clinical staff, and facility staff. Dental Assistants assist the DDS with treatment, as well as working with their Clinical schedulers, and nursing staff to ensure the facilities' needs are being met.

Location:

This position covers their home market which includes driving 20 minutes to 2.5 hours. You are paid for all drive time over 30 minutes each way. In addition, mileage reimbursement is paid for all miles driven.

Position details:

• You are needed 5 days per week
• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Transport, set-up and take down equipment and supplies in room designated as work space by facility.
• Work with contacts at nursing home to coordinate charts
• Enter chart notes for treatment at the time of treatment.
• Maintain dental equipment through regular cleaning and maintenance routines.
• Inventory supplies and order as needed.
• Ship and receive denture cases from lab on a daily basis.

Requirements:

• 3-5 year clinical experience as a Chairside Dental Assistant required.
• Valid Driver's License with no moving violations in the last 5 years
• Willingness to travel 20 minutes to 2.5 hours.
• Must have own reliable transportation.
• X-ray certification is required

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly: $23-$28
• Partial paid drive time and mileage
• Portion of each day working from home
• PTO and Paid Holidays for FT Employees
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Insurance programs including medical, dental, vision, company match for your HSA, FSA, company-paid EAP, and life and disability insurance, and more.

DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law.

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