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
