Dental Assistant

Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP); Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Partnership of Illinois seeks a skilled Dental Assistant in Aurora, IL. The role involves assisting dentists, performing administrative tasks, and ensuring patient comfort during procedures. Applicants should have experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for improving oral health.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• X-ray certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures.
• Take and develop dental x-rays.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Tools

X-ray Equipment

Job description

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Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP) provided pay range

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Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Position: Dental Assistant

Location: Aurora, IL

Community Health Partnership of Illinois is a is a non-profit organization that provides primary health care to migrant farmworkers and other medically underserved populations throughout northern and central Illinois that specializes in primary preventative medical, dental, and behavioral health service. Our focus is delivering quality, culturally responsive health care services to our patients, caregivers, and partners in the communities we serve.

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our dental team. The Dental Assistant will assist the dentist during examination and treatment of patients, perform various administrative tasks, and ensure the smooth running of the dental office.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures by handing them instruments, maintaining the patient's mouth dry, and providing patient comfort
• Take and develop dental x-rays
• Perform laboratory procedures such as making impressions of patients' teeth
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments
• Schedule patient appointments and handle patient billing and insurance claims
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Ensure the dental office is clean and organized
  
  

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• X-ray certification is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred But Not Required.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate individual with a passion for helping others achieve better oral health, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and contribute to the overall success of our dental services.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Public Health

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