ID: 551117
NationalDental Assistant Job Posting
Confidential Employer

Description

LEAD DENTAL ASSISTANT- 1k cash sign-on bonus We’re a small, well-established fee-for-service practice with a modern focus on high-level restorative, aesthetic, and cosmetic dentistry. The office runs on teamwork, and a genuinely supportive culture. We take our clinical work seriously but keep the environment calm, organized, and patient centered. We are not a super high volume practice. If you’re a skilled assistant who values quality dentistry, smooth systems, and a tight-knit team where everyone helps each other, you’ll fit in well here. We’re looking for someone with at least two years of experience, confident with true four-handed dentistry and comfortable staying a step ahead clinically. An interest in aesthetics is a plus. Attitude matters just as much as technical skill. We’re a practice where the assistant, hygienist, front office, and doctor all support each other. We offer strong benefits, predictable systems, a long lunch on full days, and a practice that actually values work-life balance. We truly are different than most other offices-check out why at www.elmhurstdentist.com/smile-care Hours Tuesday: 7:15 to 7:00, 90-minute lunch Wednesday: 7:15 to 7:00, 90-minute lunch Thursday: admin day or big case day. 4- 6 hours (flexible) Friday: 7:30 to 2:30, no official lunch but usually time for a quick break Monday and Thursday: no regular patients. Used for admin, organization, or occasional big cases (ex: a veneer prep day) Key Responsibilities -Main doctor chairside assistant for all procedures -Main back office coordinator (ordering, lab coordination, notes, etc) -Greet and prepare patients and maintain a comfortable experience -Set up rooms, select instruments, assist in all procedures with efficient four-handed dentistry -Sterilization and operatory turnover to standard -Lab tasks as needed -Post-op and oral hygiene instructions -Maintain clean, stocked operatories -Help with scheduling, basic front-desk tasks, and payment processing -Support general office cleanliness and organization -Maintain accurate clinical notes and records Required Skills -Minimum 2 years dental assisting -Strong knowledge of instruments and sterilization -Confident four-handed assisting -Understanding of safety and infection control protocols -Solid computer skills -Excellent communication and patient interaction -Detail-oriented, organized, reliable -X-rays, temps, cord packing, crown try-ins, photos, or model mounting are all valued skills -High school diploma required; formal DA training or advanced certification is preferred Benefits -401(k) with match -2 weeks PTO -6 paid holidays -Uniform stipend -Dental benefits -1k sign on bonus paid after 90 days of employment Apply using the button, then email your resume to [sign in to DentalPost to see current contact info] with the subject line “JENNI: DA”. Please do not call the office.