Dental Assistant

Webster Dental Management; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Webster Dental Care, headquartered on the Northwest Side of Chicago, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support Dentists and complete prep work for efficient patient care. Responsibilities include scheduling, intake paperwork, sterile processing, and assisting during procedures.

You will be involved in radiographs, impressions, and patient education. The role requires 4-handed dentistry experience, HIPAA/OSHA knowledge, and willingness to cross-train across general and specialty dentistry with a

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent.
• 4 handed dentistry dental assisting experience.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations (HIPAA, OSHA).
• Open to cross training in general and specialty dentistry.
• Stamina to meet physical demands and flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during procedures using 4 handed dentistry and maintain setup/cleanup.
• Take radiographs, impressions, and other diagnostic needs.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after treatment.
• Provide post-operative instructions after procedures.
• Manage doctors' schedule and operatory room inventory.
• Maintain dental equipment and provide optimal patient care including care calls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

4-handed dentistry

HIPAA compliance

OSHA compliance

Cross-training capability

Stamina

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Tools

Dentrix

EagleSoft

Job description

Description

Webster Dental Care has delivered the highest level of patient care for over 50 years. Headquartered on the Northwest Side of Chicago (Edison Park), Webster Dental Care numbers 8 dental practices throughout the Chicagoland area with 200 employees, including dentists, dental specialists, dental hygienists, support staff and administrators. At Webster Dental Care, we pursue excellence through continuing education, personal and team growth, and mastering leading‑edge technology.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional personal and professional patient welfare
• Effective Interpersonal communication
• Accurate diagnosing and delivering of quality care

Roles and Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant (DA) will provide hands‑on support to Dentists and complete the necessary prep work so the patients are efficiently cared for. Their duties include managing schedules, completing intake paperwork and updating patient records, sterilizing and organizing dental tools and assisting during dental procedures.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures using standard 4 handed dentistry; including setting up and cleaning up
• Taking radiographs, impressions, and other diagnostic needs
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after treatment
• Provide patients with post‑operative instructions after procedures
• Management of doctors' schedule
• Operatory room inventory
• Maintenance of dental equipment
• Provide optimal patient care including care calls
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Skills

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 4 handed dentistry dental assisting experience
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA)
• Open to being cross trained with both general dentistry and dental specialty (Endo, Perio, OS, Ortho and Pedo)
• Stamina to meet the physical demand of the job
• Willing to serve the Practice with a flexible schedule

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working with Dentrix or EagleSoft Software
• Associate's degree