Part-Time Dental Assistant — Patient-Centered Care & Growth

Elite Dental Partners; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program Bonuses

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

401k

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Elite Dental Partners is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant to join a patient-focused team in Illinois. The role involves chair-side support, patient education, and efficient operatory setup and cleanup to ensure a smooth workflow.

The ideal candidate will have completed a dental assisting program with radiology certification, plus experience or a strong willingness to learn Dentrix and general practice software.

Qualifications

• Completion of a dental assisting program and state board certification.
• Radiology certification required to be compliant with the State Dental Board.
• Dental assisting experience preferred.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with a dental software, experience with Dentrix preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to partnering with all team members to create a great environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side support to dentists and hygienists, including charting, education, and operatory setup/cleanup.
• Deliver a superior patient experience at all phases of their appointment.
• Take and process X-Rays.
• Enter patient treatment plans and maintain files.
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatories.
• Educate patients on oral health and maintenance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Dental assisting program

State Dental Board radiology certification

Tools

Dentrix

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elite Dental Partners is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant to join a patient-focused team in Illinois. The role involves chair-side support, patient education, and efficient operatory setup and cleanup to ensure a smooth workflow.

The ideal candidate will have completed a dental assisting program with radiology certification, plus experience or a strong willingness to learn Dentrix and general practice software.