Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Dental Assistant role is onsite in O’Fallon, Illinois. Compensation is $21–$26 per hour. La Cross Dental is a growing dental organization focused on patient care, teamwork, and professional standards. The assistant supports doctors and the clinical team during procedures and helps maintain an efficient, patient-focused practice. Clinical preparation, imaging, charting, sterilization, and patient instructions contribute to safe care and smooth patient visits.

What you'll do

• Welcome and seat patients
• provide chairside assistance
• chart treatment and clinical information
• take patient blood pressure
• assist with nitrous administration
• prepare procedure trays and materials
• turn over operatories
• take PA, panoramic, and FMX radiographs
• take alginate impressions
• pour and trim models
• fabricate custom trays and retainers
• sterilize instruments and equipment
• follow infection-control standards
• provide home-care instructions
• communicate follow-up needs to the front office
• maintain a clean, stocked clinical environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

o’fallon il

dental assistant

chairside assisting

dental radiographs

pa

pano

fmx

patient care

sterilization

infection control

$21–$26/hr

la cross dental

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• employer-paid $10,000 life insurance
• 401(k) with 6% employer match
• additional benefit options
• supportive team environment
• growth opportunity.

Why this role

Prior dental assisting experience is required; expanded-functions experience or certification is a strong plus.

About the employer

La Cross Dental is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.