Posted August 05, 2026
Dental Assistant
Downtown Tinley Dental
Tinley Park, IL, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
About Our Practice
We are a busy, patient-focused dental office looking for a friendly and dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team. We pride ourselves on providing a warm, comfortable, judgement-free environment for our patients and a supportive, collaborative culture for our staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome and seat patients, ensuring they feel comfortable and relaxed.
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments, equipment, and treatment rooms.
- Assist the dentist chairside during various clinical procedures.
- Take diagnostic dental X-rays.
- Record patient medical history and update electronic charts.
- Provide post-treatment care instructions and oral hygiene education to patients.
Qualifications & Skills
- Dental assistant certification or diploma from an accredited program (preferred).
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- 1+ years of chairside assisting experience (willing to train the right entry-level candidate).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of dental software and safety/HIPAA regulations.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay
- Health insurance
- Dental benefits for employee and immediate family
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Retirement plan options (Simple IRA)
- A positive, team-oriented work environment with room to grow
- Various team building activities, events, and lunches
Please respond directly to this ad with your updated resume. We thank you for your interest and look forward to hearing from you!
