Dental Assistant
Webster Dental Care·La Grange Park, Illinois
Webster Dental Care·La Grange Park, Illinois
The Dental Assistant provides hands-on support to dentists during procedures and manages essential prep work. Responsibilities include sterilizing tools, taking radiographs, and managing patient records and schedules.
Description Core Competencies Exceptional personal and professional patient welfare Effective Interpersonal communication Accurate diagnosing and delivering of quality care Roles and Responsibilities The Dental Assistant (DA) will provide hands-on support to Dentists and complete the necessary prep work so the patients are efficiently cared for. Their duties include managing schedules, completing intake paperwork and updating patient records, sterilizing and organizing dental tools and assisting during dental procedures. Duties include, but are not limited to: Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures using standard 4 handed dentistry; including setting up and cleaning up Taking radiographs, impressions, and other diagnostic needs Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after treatment Provide patients with post-operative instructions after procedures Management of doctors' schedule Operatory room inventory Maintenance of dental equipment Provide optimal patient care including care calls Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications and Skills H.S. Diploma or Equivalent 4 handed dentistry dental assisting experience In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA) Open to being cross trained with both general dentistry and dental specialty (Endo, Perio, OS, Ortho and Pedo) Willing to serve the Practice with a flexible schedule Preferred Qualifications and Skills Experience working with Dentrix or EagleSoft Software Physical Demands Ability to continuously sit, stand or walk for extended periods Ability to wear a facemask for long durations
Work Environment Work will be completed at a dental practice
Candidates must have a high school diploma and experience in 4-handed dentistry. Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA regulations is required, with a preference for experience using Dentrix or EagleSoft software.
Market context
In Illinois, dental assistants are commonly needed in private practices, group clinics, and specialty offices, with employers often looking for candidates who can support chairside care and patient flow. This role is competitive when applicants bring prior assisting experience, CPR certification, and strong communication skills, along with solid dental terminology and procedure knowledge. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on clinical support and patient communication.
