Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Dental insurance
- Donation matching
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Signing bonus
- Health insurance
Part-Time Dental Assistant Start Your Career in Dentistry
No Experience? No Problem. We'll Teach You.
Sign-On Bonus Available
Looking for more than just a part-time job? Looking for a place where you can learn, grow, and build a future? Your career starts here. Perfect for recent graduates, college students pursuing a healthcare career, career changers, or anyone looking to get their start in dentistry.
At A Lifetime of Smiles, we believe great dental professionals aren't just hired; they're developed. For more than 27 years, we've proudly served the Illinois Valley while creating a workplace where team members feel supported, appreciated, and encouraged to grow. Whether you're just entering the workforce or looking for a fresh start, we'll provide the training, mentorship, and support you need to succeed.
At A Lifetime of Smiles, we don't just hire employees; we develop future leaders. If you're eager to learn, work hard, and make a difference in people's lives, we'd love to invest in your future.
Why You'll Love Working Here - Sign-On Bonus Available
- Flexible part-time schedule
- No evenings or weekends
- Competitive pay based on experience
- 401(k) with company match (eligible employees)
- Paid Time Off (eligible employees)
- Continuing education and professional development
- Hands-on training and mentorship
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Complimentary espresso bar
- Free gym membership
- Free on-site parking
- Positive, team-first culture where your growth is encouraged
What You'll Do As a Part-Time Dental Assistant, you'll work alongside an experienced team while learning valuable clinical skills, including:
- Assisting doctors during patient care
- Preparing treatment rooms for procedures
- Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control standards
- Taking digital X-rays (as training and certification allow)
- Supporting patient comfort before, during, and after treatment
- Educating patients and helping create an exceptional experience
- Maintaining clinical organization and efficiency
- Learning how a modern dental practice operates
Every day is an opportunity to learn, build confidence, and make a positive impact on our patients' lives.
What We're Looking For - A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Reliable, dependable, and motivated
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Someone who genuinely enjoys helping others
- A team player who wants to build a long-term career
Dental experience is a plus, but it isn't required. We welcome new graduates and individuals looking to begin a rewarding career in dentistry.
About A Lifetime of Smiles For more than 27 years, A Lifetime of Smiles has proudly served the Illinois Valley by providing comprehensive dental care in a modern, patient-centered practice. We offer preventive, restorative, cosmetic, implant, orthodontic, and surgical dentistry, allowing our team to expand their skills while making a meaningful difference in our patients' lives.
Our Vision Improving People's Lives Through Dentistry. We believe that starts with our team. We are committed to creating an environment where people feel respected, encouraged, challenged, and excited to come to work each day. We celebrate growth, invest in continuing education, and believe that when our team succeeds, our patients succeed too.
If you're looking for a workplace that will invest in your future, encourage your growth, and help you build a career you'll be proud of, we'd love to meet you.
Compensation based on experience. Sign-On Bonus Available.
Job Tags
Part time, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift