Oral Surgery / Surgical Dental Assistant

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$25 per hour

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Oral Surgery / Surgical Dental Assistant

Cameo Dental Specialists - River Forest Location

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Oral Surgery / Surgical Dental Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will play a key role in assisting during surgeries, preparing and maintaining sterile environments, monitoring patients, and supporting post operative care. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting, has strong attention to detail, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday and one Saturday a month

Responsibilities

Provide chair-side clinical support to Drs by assisting, charting, patient education, operatory set-up and clean-up

  • Deliver a superior patient experience at all phases of their appointment
  • Take and process X-Rays
  • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
  • Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatories
  • Welcome, comfort and educate patients on oral hygiene and post treatment care
  • Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality and follow workplace regulations
  • Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned

Qualifications

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Dental Assistant Certification

We Offer

Competitive Compensation

Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and much more!

Specialized Dental Partners, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The salary range for this role is $20-$25 per hour. At Specialized Dental Partners, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices, we are committed to ensuring fair and equitable pay for all employees.

We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay equity and non-discrimination.

Our compensation practices are designed to ensure that employees are paid fairly based on their role, experience, performance, and contributions to the company, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

We regularly review our compensation practices and conduct pay equity audits to identify and address any disparities. By fostering a culture of transparency and fairness, we aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Oral Surgery AssistanceSurgical AssistancePatient MonitoringX-ray ProcessingPatient DocumentationOral Hygiene Instruction

Surgery Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Dental Assistant listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Specialized Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays