Dental Assistant: Fast‑paced Team Training

Dental Assistant

Romeoville Smiles Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Romeoville Smiles Dentistry is a community‑focused office located on S. Weber Road. We thrive on collaboration, communication, and a fast‑paced, hard‑working environment.

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide appropriate education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care.
• Take and process x‑rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.).
• Provide superior chairside assistance (four‑handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Manage supply and inventory levels and place and expedite orders as needed.
• Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO.
• Front‑loaded education and training, giving you the opportunity to develop to your full potential.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience and unlimited growth potential.

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment.
• Required under state dental practice act: dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Acceptance of PHI necessary for job functions; regular HIPAA training will be required.

• 1+ year experience in a dental setting.
• Dentrix or other dental software experience.
• Dental assisting school certification.

• Perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation; accommodations may be made for disabilities.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Available for virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically throughout the year.
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions; not applicable in FL & TN.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.