Dental / Surgical Assistant for the Oral Surgery Practice

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$18-$24/hr

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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

Dental assistingSurgical assistingSterilizationOSHA compliancePatient intakeMedical documentationRadiographyInstrument sterilizationClinical supportTeamwork

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).

What does the Dental Assistant market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$37k–$50kDental Assistant median $55k (middle half $49k–$62k)172 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$44k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Assistant listings in Illinois190 active5,781 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Dental Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Northshore Center for Oral and FACI

Medical Practices
Gurnee, Illinois

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Training & development
401(k)
401(k) matching
Company parties
Competitive salary
Employee discounts

Living in Skokie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$442k
Typical market rent
$2,371/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.