Dental Assistant
Job Description
Overview:
In this role, you’ll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients. You’ll be supporting many sides of the practice, greeting and guiding patients, and helping out across the office as needed.
Schedule (days/hours): Hours can vary but office hours are Mon 7:30am-5:30pm; Tues-Thur 6:30am-7:30pm; Fri 6:30am-1:30pm Responsibilities: Preparing patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures Helping to educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies Improving oral health, solving dental challenges and bettering smiles every day Qualifications: Meet all state specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain before start date) Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care
Compensation: $22-$28 About:
Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.
Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.
Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]
Benefits
Direct patient care • CPR Certification • Oral hygiene • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Health savings account • Preparing dental treatment areas • BLS Certification • Greeting customers • Disability insurance • Greeting dental patients • Assisting medical staff • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Paid time off • Vision insurance • Employee discount • Patient education • Communication skills • Life insurance • Entry level • Pet insurance
Job Details
- Salary
- 22 - 28 USD hourly (44,000 - 56,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in IL: $40k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- September 25, 2026
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