Part-Time Dental Assistant

Webster Dental Care; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Webster Dental Care in Berwyn, IL is seeking a Dental Assistant to support Dentists and Hygienists with hands-on clinical procedures and patient care. You’ll assist with four-handed dentistry, take diagnostics, and help keep operatories clean and stocked.

The role requires a high school diploma, dental assisting experience, knowledge of HIPAA/OSHA, and a team-oriented attitude. You’ll join an energetic practice that values growth, safety, and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• Dental assisting experience & knowledge of dental terminology.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA).
• Have a flexible schedule.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists with clinical procedures.
• Perform four-handed dentistry with standard procedures.
• Take diagnostics (digital x-rays, impressions, IO photos).
• Provide comfort and empathy to patients to ease anxiety.
• Deliver verbal post-operative instructions when needed.
• Maintain stocked and clean operatories; sterilize as required.
• Support scheduling and patient education on oral health.

Skills

Four-handed dentistry

Dental terminology

Patient comfort

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Eaflesoft

Job description

Description

Webster Dental Care is looking for our next Dental Assistant who:

Knows the drill (pun intended) – Experience with dental instruments, material, assisting in procedures, and making sure everything’s squeaky clean!

Has a heart as big as their smile – Friendly, empathetic, and ready to put a patient at ease (even if they’re nervous about the dentist).

Is a team player – Helping out wherever needed, whether it’s sterilizing instruments, prepping for a procedure, or answering the phone with your best “hello!”

In return, we offer:

Competitive pay, benefits, and a work environment that’s 10/10

A fun, energetic team who knows how to work hard AND have fun

Opportunity for growth – Learn all the dental tricks and skills and level up in your career!

If you’re ready to make some smiles brighter and assist in the best way possible, we want YOU on our team!

Role and Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant (DA) will be expected to assist the office as a whole, but primarily provide hands-on support to Dentists (and Hygienists as needed) to complete the necessary clinical procedures so our patients are efficiently cared for.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Four-handed dentistry with standard general dental procedures
• Taking necessary diagnostics (EXAMPLE: Digital x-rays, impressions, IO photos, etc)
• Provide comfort, compassion, and empaty to patients to help ease any dental anxiety
• Be able to give verbal post operative instruction to patients as needed
• Apply diagnosed treatment into patients chart for easy and accurate treatment presentation
• Maintaining operatories to be stocked and clean at all times
• Maintenance of dental equipment
• Helping patients understand the value of their oral health and help them schedule appointments
• Sterilization
• Follow and maintain OSHA standards

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• Dental assisting experience & knowledge of dental terminology
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA)
• Have a flexible schedule
• Must be able to communicate effectively

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of Eaflesoft
• Experience in periodontics, orthodontia, and pediatric dentistry
• Polishing/sealant certified
• Admin knowledge/experience
• Able to read an insurance benefit breakdown - Understanding of insurance clauses, frequencies and limitations

Compensation is based off experience.