Part Time Dental Assistant

a Lifetime of Smiles; LaSalle (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the award-winning dental team at a Lifetime of Smiles as a part-time Dental Assistant! In this role, you will provide quality patient care, assist with dental procedures, and enjoy flexible scheduling. With mentorship from experienced doctors, you'll thrive in a welcoming work environment.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet and comfort patients to help them feel at ease.
• Set up and break down operatories.
• Take high-quality dental X-rays.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Familiarity with dental procedures

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Join Our Award-Winning Dental Team!

For more than 25 years, A Lifetime of Smiles has delivered exceptional care in a fun, friendly, state-of-the-art environment. As a full-service dental office, we proudly offer a range of procedures, including preventative, restorative, cosmetic, endodontic, periodontic, oral surgery, and orthodontic services, improving not just smiles but lives.

We’re excited to offer a part-time opportunity for a Dental Assistant to join our growing team. If you’re looking for a collaborative, upbeat workplace with a commitment to patient care and team success, this could be your perfect fit!

What You’ll Do:

Greet and comfort patients to help them feel at ease

Set up and break down operatories

Take high-quality dental X-rays

Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment

Collect and record medical/dental histories and vitals

Assist with a wide range of dental procedures

Provide postoperative instructions per the doctor’s direction

Fabricate temporary restorations and take custom impressions

Support front-office operations and clinical tasks as needed

What You’ll Bring:

Familiarity with dental procedures and terminology

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A professional, can-do attitude with strong attention to detail

Experience working in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods

Position Details:

Part-Time: Flexible scheduling available (typically 2–3 days/week

No weekend hours

Competitive hourly pay

Opportunity to increase hours in the future if desired

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Mentorship from four on-site doctors

401(k) match (eligibility based on hours worked)

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

A welcoming, enthusiastic, and team-oriented culture

Ready to join a team that’s changing lives—one smile at a time? Apply today and find out why a Lifetime of Smiles is more than a job. It’s a place to thrive.