Certified Dental Assistant - Chairside & Front Desk

BELOVED COMMUNITY FAMILY WELLN; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beloved Community Family Wellness Center in Chicago (Halsted and Blue Island) seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist, assist with charting, sterilization, instrument prep and infection control, under the Dental Director.

This non-exempt role includes reception duties, scheduling, insurance forms, radiographs, and inventory management, with a strong emphasis on patient care, teamwork, and compassionate service for diverse patients.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to work with diverse populations respectfully.
• Team-oriented and able to follow directions from the Dentist/Director.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, answer phones, schedule and modify appointments.
• Assist dentist and hygienist; prepare operatory and instruments.
• Perform charting, treatment planning, radiographs as directed.
• Handle insurance forms, billing, and data entry into the EDR system.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization procedures.
• Manage inventory, communicate with supply vendors, and order as needed.
• Provide cross-trained reception duties and patient education as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Education

Dental Assistant program (preferred)

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Beloved Community Family Wellness Center in Chicago (Halsted and Blue Island) seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist, assist with charting, sterilization, instrument prep and infection control, under the Dental Director.

This non-exempt role includes reception duties, scheduling, insurance forms, radiographs, and inventory management, with a strong emphasis on patient care, teamwork, and compassionate service for diverse patients.