Dental Assistant Jobs in Evergreen Park, IL

A Dental Assistant plays a crucial role in the dental industry by assisting dentists during patient procedures, providing patient care and comfort, preparing dental instruments, sterilizing instruments, and performing office management tasks. They also perform laboratory duties such as making dental casts and taking digital x-rays. Their role is vital to the smooth operation of dental clinics and hospitals, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care and support. Dental Assistants should have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, adept manual dexterity, and high levels of patience and empathy.

Dental Assistants must have proper certifications, often requiring the completion of an accredited dental assistant program resulting in a certificate or diploma. Some states may require dental assistants to be licensed or registered, involving passing a written or practical exam. Before becoming a Dental Assistant, a person may start their career as a Dental Office Receptionist handling scheduling and billing. Others may begin as a Dental Hygienist, focusing on preventative dental care, or as a Medical Assistant, gaining foundational healthcare skills that can be applied in a dental setting.

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Silver Lake Family Dental

Dental Assistant

Assistant who shares our passion for helping people and making their dental experience enjoyable....

Dental Assistant

  • Lansing, IL (12 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lansing, IL (12 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

Radiation Health and Safety certificate Certified Dental Assistant certificate preferred 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Requires some flexibility...

Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

  • Orland Park, IL (10 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (10 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Current CPR or BLS certificate. 2+ years' experience as a Dental Assistant. Proficient at chairside assisting/four-handed dentistry....

Dental Assistant

  • Lansing, IL (12 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lansing, IL (12 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Welcome to Destiny Dental Care We are a fast pace growing dental company seeking a Dental Assistant for our busy, family practice in Lansing, IL....

Orthodontic Assistant (Homewood)

  • Homewood, IL (12 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Homewood, IL (12 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description About us: Orthodontic Experts is dedicated to quality care and orthodontic excellence, we are a community committed to making a difference in the lives of our...

Dental Assistant

  • Frankfort, IL (18 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Frankfort, IL (18 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Join the Frankfort Dream Team Dental Assistant Wanted!...

Lead Orthodontic Assistant (Homewood)

  • Homewood, IL (12 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Homewood, IL (12 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description About us: Orthodontic Experts is dedicated to quality care and orthodontic excellence, we are a community committed to making a difference in the lives of our...

Dental Assistant - NonExempt

  • Hammond, IN (11 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hammond, IN (11 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Performs expanded function duties as necessary. Prepares reports and other documentation as required. Attends meetings and training sessions as required, and completes NS Academy requirements....

Dental Assistant - Full time Days

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Preferred : At least one year experience working in a dental assistant role...

Dental Assistant

  • Evanston, IL (23 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (23 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago

The Dental Assistant, under supervision, assists the dentist in the routine handling of patients, instruments, supplies, and materials....

Dental Assistant (FT)

  • Flossmoor, IL (12 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Flossmoor, IL (12 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description: Full Time Dental Assistant Due to the continued growth of our provider team, The Center for Dental Excellence in Flossmoor IL is seeking a talented and dependable Dental Assistant to...

Dental Assistant

  • South Holland, IL (9 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • South Holland, IL (9 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago

HIPAA, and Infection Control training A positive, energetic, “let’s get it done” attitude Extra Skills We Love: Open Dental experience Experience with Nomad and digital scanning Certifications in Coronal...

Orthodontic Assistant

  • Park Ridge, IL (21 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (21 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Overview In this role, you’ll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients. You’ll be supporting many sides of...

Dental Assistant

  • Highland, IN (17 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Highland, IN (17 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 14 days ago

When you join our team as a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients lives....

Dental Assistant

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Evergreen Park, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Dental Assistant 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars Chicago, IL 60612 $24 / hr Amergis Healthcare is hiring an experienced Dental Assistant to support a busy dental clinic in the Chicago Medical District....

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Evergreen Park, IL

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Evergreen Park, IL offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
High School or GED
24.2%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
16.4%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
3.0%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Some High School
1.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dental Assistants in Evergreen Park, IL
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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