Dental Assistant - Full Time - Oak Park, IL

Hiring Full Time Dental Assistant

Location: Oak Park, IL

Employment Type: Full Time with Benefits

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 9:30am - 7pm

About Us

We are a patient-centered, modern dental practice offering general dentistry care in a friendly, team-oriented environment.

Role Summary

The Dental Assistant supports our dentists chairside, prepares/turns rooms, maintains instruments and equipment, and helps patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their visit.

What You’ll Do

- Prepare operatories; set up trays and materials per procedure

- Chairside assist for exams, restorations, extractions, endo, etc.

- Take and process digital radiographs; capture intraoral photos

- Maintain sterilization and infection control per OSHA/CDC standards

- Review medical histories; update records

- Provide post-op instructions and patient education

- Manage lab cases, impressions, and inventory

- Support front office as needed (check-in/out, scheduling, phones)

- Knowledge of four-handed dentistry, dental materials, and instrument names

- Strong communication, empathy, and a calm, patient-first mindset

- Organized, reliable, and collaborative; comfortable in a fast pace

A plus if you are Expanded Functions DA (EFDA), coronal polishing/sealant certs, bilingual (Spanish/Polish/other)

Compensation: Based on experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401k, PTO

How to Apply: Email your résumé.