Part-Time Dental Assistant - Patient-Focused Growth Role

smilepartnersrecruitment; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

Patient-centered care

Job summary

Dr. Gabriella Paolucci's Dental Office in Joliet, IL is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant for a part-time role. You will assist chairside, prepare rooms, and handle radiographs to support patient care in a collaborative dental team.

The ideal candidate has dental assisting experience, strong communication, and a detail-oriented approach. X-ray certification is preferred where applicable; the clinic emphasizes patient comfort and quality care.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• X-ray certification preferred (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist chairside during dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for patient care.
• Take and process dental radiographs as needed.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Ensure patient comfort throughout treatment.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Stock operatories and assist with inventory management.
• Support the clinical team in providing an exceptional patient experience.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Detail-oriented

Infection control

Job description

Dr. Gabriella Paolucci's Dental Office in Joliet, IL is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant for a part-time role. You will assist chairside, prepare rooms, and handle radiographs to support patient care in a collaborative dental team.

The ideal candidate has dental assisting experience, strong communication, and a detail-oriented approach. X-ray certification is preferred where applicable; the clinic emphasizes patient comfort and quality care.