Bilingual Certified Dental Assistant

BELOVED COMMUNITY FAMILY WELLN; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

BELOVED COMMUNITY FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and dental hygienist in direct patient care at our Halsted and Blue Island locations. The role includes sterilization, instrument prep, radiographs and cross-trained front desk duties under the Dental Director.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling, charting, insurance forms, and maintaining infection control in compliance with Universal Precautions.

Qualifications

• Completion of Dental Assistant school (preferred but not required).
• High school Graduate (or GED).
• Minimum of two-year experience in a dental setting.
• Certificate in Coronal Polisher/Dental Sealant.
• CPR certification.
• Proficiency in dental assistant terminology and procedures.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients and answering the phones.
• Scheduling and cancelling patient appointments.
• Assists dentist and dental hygienist in procedures.
• Dental charting and treatment planning.
• Sterilization, preparation and inventory control of instruments.
• Completing and filing insurance forms and coding.
• Refer patients to medical, behavioral health, outreach & nutritional services.
• Maintain infection control and operatory cleanliness.
• Cross-trained to perform Dental Receptionist duties.
• Operatory setup and radiographs under supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Dental Assistant program

High school diploma

CPR certification

Coronal Polisher/Dental Sealant certification

Job description

BELOVED COMMUNITY FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and dental hygienist in direct patient care at our Halsted and Blue Island locations. The role includes sterilization, instrument prep, radiographs and cross-trained front desk duties under the Dental Director.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling, charting, insurance forms, and maintaining infection control in compliance with Universal Precautions.