White Oak Family Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Downers Grove

White Oak Family Dental is seeking an experienced and dedicated Dental Assistant to join our thriving dental practice. We are committed to providing high-quality dental care to our patients in a warm and welcoming environment. If you are a skilled dental professional with excellent organizational and leadership abilities, we want to hear from you!

Duties:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Perform patient assessments, including taking vital signs and documenting medical history
- Assist with dental lab tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models
- Schedule patient appointments and maintain accurate patient records
- Handle administrative tasks, such as billing and insurance claims

Qualifications:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program preferred
- X-ray certification preferred
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
- Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus