Dental Assistant

Familia Dental & Vivid Smiles • Elgin, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Familia Dental is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Dental Assistant for its Elgin office. The role supports the dentist in providing effective, efficient dental care and promotes Familia Dental’s culture, mission, and values. No prior dental assisting experience or certification is required for hire; comprehensive on-the-job training is provided. The position offers an opportunity to begin a dental healthcare career and grow with a supportive team.

Requirements

• Exceptional customer and patient service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and experience with dental management software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Meet state requirements for dental assistant duties, continuing education, or licensure.
• Dental assisting experience is not required.
• Availability to work 4 or more days per week, 30–40 hours per week, including Saturdays, and full shifts of 8–10 hours.

Nice To Haves

• Denticon experience is preferred.
• Dental assisting experience is preferred.
• Experience working in healthcare or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and radiography certificates.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and escort patients between the reception area and treatment areas in a professional and friendly manner.
• Ensure treatment rooms are equipped and stocked, and reorder inventory when necessary.
• Take and record patients’ medical and dental histories and vital signs, including blood pressure and pulse.
• Document and chart dental procedures performed during each visit according to the dentist’s instructions and legal requirements.
• Take and develop dental diagnostic X-rays.
• Pour and base diagnostic models and fabricate temporary restorations as allowed by state law.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist the dentist during procedures.
• Educate patients about dental health and oral hygiene strategies, including brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling.
• Notify the Office Manager of equipment problems or general safety concerns.
• Attend and participate in morning huddles, chart reviews, and regular office meetings.
• Recognize and be sensitive to patients’ emotions.
• Follow company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws related to a dental office.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and time off
• Access to financial advisors
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability
• On-demand pay, allowing employees to receive a portion of their check before payday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed