Dental Assistant

Dental and Business Assistant (Full-Time) | $7,500 Sign-On Bonus!

DuPage Family Dental, a Cherry Tree Dental Office | Winfield, IL

DuPage Family Dental is looking for a positive, motivated individual to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients every day.

Cherry Tree Dental is changing the face of group dentistry, and we are committed to our dentists, clinical staff, and support team by providing a positive company culture rooted with an unparalleled team synergy. We value and invest in our employees by offering professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits with a work-life blend.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Competitive compensation
Health Insurance - significant employer contributions towards monthly premiums
Dental Insurance (employer-paid)
Vision Insurance
Basic life & long-term disability insurance (employer-paid)
401(k) with employer contribution
Up to 3 weeks of PTO in your first year
Paid holidays
Annual reimbursement allowance to support employees in their professional development and role-related expenses.
Employee referral bonus program
A supportive, team-oriented environment

What you'll do:

As a Dental and Business Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting both the clinical and administrative functions of the practice, helping ensure an exceptional patient experience through outstanding care, communication, and service.

Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

Prepares, sterilizes, disinfects, and maintains dental equipment, instruments, and supplies
Collects and records patient health histories and x-rays
Ensures patient comfort during dental procedures
Completes charting of treatment information in the patients' dental notes from the doctor as directed
Assist doctor in management of medical and dental emergencies
Delivers postoperative and general oral care instructions to patient
Maintains infection control procedures, patient privacy, and professional interactions with patients and staff
Assist administrative team with customer service functions
Front Office and Patient Relations Responsibilities:
Greet and welcome patients in a warm, positive, and professional manner.
Handle patient records confidentially and respectfully, adhering to all HIPAA privacy standards.
Answer phones courteously using excellent customer service skills; relay messages accurately.
Promptly respond to voicemails, emails, and texts from patients.
Provide clear instructions, directions, and thorough answers to patient questions.
Schedule patient appointments and maintain an organized daily schedule.
Create and manage new patient accounts in the Practice Management System.
Verify patient insurance coverage and benefits.
Coordinate communication and workflow between front office and clinical staff.
Manage unscheduled treatment plans and recall lists.
Place appointment reminder calls, texts, or emails.
Maintain a clean, welcoming, and organized front reception area.
Assist in coordinating temporary staffing coverage as needed.
Review treatment plans with patients and explain treatment and payment options.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent
Spanish-English bilingual skills are required
Previous experience as a Dental Assistant with front desk knowledge/insurance
Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or dental assistant experience preferred but not required
Previous customer service or office experience
Proficiency or the ability to become proficient within 90 days in dental terminology and dental software for charting, treatment planning, clinical notes, etc.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Foster a positive attitude and be a team player
Compensation: $22.00+ per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Patient Care Hours:
Monday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Why Winfield?
Nestled in the heart of DuPage County, Winfield, Illinois, offers a perfect balance of peaceful suburban living and easy access to city amenities. Residents enjoy beautiful outdoor spaces, community events throughout the year, highly rated schools, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes Winfield feel like home.
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Patient comfort • In-person patient registration • Spanish • Customer communication • Patient scheduling systems • Medical chart preparation • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • HIPAA compliance • Maintaining an organized workspace • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical insurance coverage verification • Dental receptionist • Paid holidays • Greeting customers • Practice management software • Dental insurance • HIPAA • Full-time • Disability insurance • Greeting dental patients • English • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Administrative experience • High school diploma or GED • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Treatment planning support • Records management • Paid time off • Healthcare privacy protection • Dental x-ray • Patient billing • Dental equipment • Vision insurance • Dental Assisting • Clean workspace maintenance • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Surface decontamination • Patient emergency assistance • Communication skills • Patient scheduling via phone • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Office phone management • Referral program • Signing bonus