Clinic Dental Assistant

East Peoria, IL 61611

Posted: 07/01/2026 Employment Type: long term Industry: Dental Assistant Job Number: 581108

Job Description


Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Dental Hygienist Assistant to work at a facility in East Peoria, IL.

Pay Rate: $36 / hour

Duties:
Job Summary:
As a Dental Hygiene Assistant, you are an integral part of the care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. We are passionate about preventive oral health care and value our hygiene team. Join our dynamic dental practice as a Dental Hygienist! We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care in a supportive, friendly environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities:
-Prepare and set up treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper sterilization.
-Assist Dental Hygienists during patient treatment progress.
-Update patient health history and chart treatment progress.
-Expose and develop radiographs (if certified).
-Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care.
-Coordinate with clinical staff to manage inventory and sterilization of dental instruments.
-Support the hygienist with patient scheduling and treatment recommendations and office recall systems.
-Perform routine tasks while ensuring compliance with the industry regulations including HIPAA & OSHA.

Job Summary:
As a Dental Hygiene Assistant, you are an integral part of the care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. We are passionate about preventive oral health care and value our hygiene team. Join our dynamic dental practice as a Dental Hygienist! We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care in a supportive, friendly environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities:
-Prepare and set up treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper sterilization.
-Assist Dental Hygienists during patient treatment progress.
-Update patient health history and chart treatment progress.
-Expose and develop radiographs (if certified).
-Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care.
-Coordinate with clinical staff to manage inventory and sterilization of dental instruments.
-Support the hygienist with patient scheduling and treatment recommendations and office recall systems.
-Perform routine tasks while ensuring compliance with the industry regulations including HIPAA & OSHA.

Skills:
Required Skills & Experience: -Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered. -Strong communication and interpersonal skills. -Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort.
Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A

Required Skills & Experience:
-Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A

Education:
Required Education:
-High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Education:
-Associate’s Degree or certification in Dental Assisting (preferred but not required).

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-BLS certification.
-X-ray training or certification.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-Certified Dental Assistant.

Required Education:
-High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Education:
-Associate’s Degree or certification in Dental Assisting (preferred but not required).

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-BLS certification.
-X-ray training or certification.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-Certified Dental Assistant.

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Destiny Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).

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