Dental Assistant

Full-Time Dental Assistant

• Join Our Friendly Private Practice!

We are looking for a welcoming and energetic full-time dental assistant to join our small, family-run private dental practice in Crystal Lake, IL. Our office prides itself on providing exceptional patient care while maintaining a supportive and friendly work environment . Why Join Us?

Work-Life Balance:

Enjoy a 4-day workweek with a schedule designed for staff with families. We are also open 1 Saturday a month.

Positive Work Culture:

Be part of a small, close-knit team that values long-term relationships with patients and staff.

Quality Over Volume:

As a fee-for-service practice, we focus on patient care rather than rushing through appointments.

Benefits:

• Predictable & family-friendly schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance Stipend
• Employee Discounts on

Dental Services Schedule:

Monday:

7:30 AM

• 3:30

PM Tuesday:

1:00 PM

• 8:30

PM Thursday:

7:30 AM

• 3:30

PM Friday:

7:30 AM

• 1:30 PM One Saturday per month: 7:30 AM
• 12:30

PM Expected Hours:

28-30 per week

Responsibilities:

Preparing patients for dental work. Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures. Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary. Providing great patient care. Recording treatment information in patient records. Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment. Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs. Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist. Caring for dental equipment. Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.

What We're Looking For:

Friendly & Professional Attitude:

You are welcoming, compassionate, and provide excellent patient service.

Strong Communication Skills:

You communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and over the phone.

Tech-Savvy:

Comfortable using computers and willing to learn dental software (experience with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Open Dental is a plus). Attention to

Detail:

Accuracy in scheduling, record-keeping, and handling patient information.

Experience:

At least one year of dental assistant experience required .

Compensation:

$20.00

• $24.

00 per hour , based on experience.

Location Requirement:

Applicants must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting. If you're looking for a rewarding position in a warm, patient-focused environment , we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of our dental family.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00

• $24.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Retirement plan

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (Required)

Work Location:

In person