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Bite Size Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dental Clinical Assistant

Pay: $18–$25/hr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Oak Lawn, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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What they do

A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.

$42,500 / year median in Illinois

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

About Our Practice:

Our Pediatric Dental offices are located in Frankfort, Oak Lawn, and Orland Park, Illinois and proudly serve the dental needs of infants, children, and teens (including those with special needs) in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. We strive to create a fun and positive environment for children and families. Visit our website to learn more about us!

Position Summary:

Our team is looking for an upbeat and dependable Clinical Assistant to help with clinical duties. This role will include working at both our Oak Lawn and Orland Park locations. Experience with dental assisting is preferred but not required. Some key qualities we are looking for: respectful, exceptional service and people skills, team player, good communicator, flexible, efficient, stays on time, willing to take direction, loves kids! Coronal polish / sealant / scaling certified is a plus but not required. We can help you obtain your certifications.

Clinical Responsibilities:

Assist the Doctors with various pediatric dental procedures. Maintain customer service and excellence. Obtain dental x-rays. Maintain suctions and cleaning vacuum traps. Maintain dental equipment and materials. Maintain operatories, sterilization and office. Help manage inventory/ordering. Follow OSHA protocol for cleaning operatories. Maintain a safe environment. General upkeep and cleaning of office.

Schedule:

Full time (30-40 hours) preferred.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please let us know why you are interested in this position. Applicants without this section filled out will not be considered.

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Coronal Polish Certificate (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Oak Lawn, IL 60453: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person