Dental Assistant

Cornerstone Dental Health•Quincy, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Dental Health is seeking a friendly, dependable, and patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our team! In this role, you will work closely with our doctors and teammates to help patients feel comfortable and keep daily patient care running smoothly. We are committed to providing a collaborative and supportive work environment in which each person feels valued. If you enjoy hands-on work, pay attention to details, and take pride in helping others, we would love to hear from you. Dental experience is a plus, but is not required—we provide on-the-job training. Recent graduates and candidates looking to begin a career in dentistry are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

A friendly, reassuring manner and a commitment to patient comfort
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Dependability and a commitment to being prepared and on time
Careful attention to detail and a willingness to follow procedures consistently
The ability to stay organized and focused during busy periods
Initiative to notice where help is needed and support teammates
A willingness to learn, ask questions, and take direction
Comfort using computers and learning new systems

Nice To Haves

Dental experience
Experience in customer service, hospitality, caregiving, or other roles requiring care and organization

Responsibilities

Welcome patients and help them feel comfortable before and during treatment
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for dental procedures
Provide chairside support to our doctors as trained
Help communicate patient needs and questions to the dental team
Maintain accurate patient records while protecting patient privacy
Clean and prepare treatment rooms between appointments
Perform instrument sterilization and follow established infection control procedures
Restock supplies and keep clinical work areas clean and organized
Support teammates and help keep the daily schedule running smoothly