Dental / Surgical Assistant for the Oral Surgery Practice
Listed compensation
$18-$24/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Training & development
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
Employee Discounts
We are a well-established, high tech, oral surgery practice that focuses on quality care and personal attention.
We are proud to offer competitive pay and robust benefits package! We are committed to our team and our patients and strive to provide the best experience for everyone who comes through our doors.
Position Summary
The scope of work encompasses a variety of clinical duties which promote effective and efficient operation of the practice and fosters favorable public relations with patients, staff, and referring doctors.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up rooms for all operative procedures
- Turn over room in efficient manner.
- Seat patients and assist with intake and documentation, including medical history and consent forms.
- Stock/restock room with instruments prior to each procedure.
- After each patient, sterilize operatory and instrumentation according to OSHA / CDC standards.
- Be aware of schedule changes, and other procedures progress in order to prioritize actions.
- Utilize office equipment by taking and scanning films
- Assist Oral Surgeon during treatment procedures.
- Maintain CPR Certification.
This Role Is Perfect For
- Someone who is a team player
- Someone with who takes pride in their work
- Someone who has a growth mind-set
- Someone who is internally motivated
- Someone who wants to create an exceptional patient experience
- Someone who sees the true value in dentistry and the services we provide
Join us in providing top-notch oral and facial surgical care to our community!
Interested candidates can apply directly or reach out for more information.
Requirements
Candidates must be team-oriented, internally motivated, and possess a growth mindset. Maintaining current CPR certification is a mandatory requirement for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Surgery Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $37k–$50k | Dental Assistant median $55k (middle half $49k–$62k)172 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$44k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Assistant listings in Illinois | 190 active | 5,781 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
