Dental Assistant

Chicago Family Health Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical

Tuition reimbursement

11 paid holidays

10 days of paid time off

2 personal days

8 sick days

Job summary

Chicago Family Health Center in the Chicago area is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support the dentist with chairside care. You will assist in charting, history-taking, and four‑handed dentistry while maintaining a professional and compassionate patient experience.

The position involves a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional extended hours and Saturday rotation. Candidates should have a Dental Assistant Diploma, CPR certification, and knowledge of dental materials and equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Dental Assistant Diploma.
• CPR certification required and must be maintained.
• Knowledge of dental materials and equipment.
• Certificate in coronal polishing and sealant application.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general cleanliness of equipment in operations, laboratory, and sterilization room.
• Cleans and sets up instrument trays, sterilizes instruments; prepares operatories and stocks them with supplies.
• Remove oral debris by water, compressed air, and vacuum devices.
• Mix dental material to be used by the dentist.
• Receive removable prosthesis for cleaning and repair by the dentist or laboratory.
• Seat patients, place protective garments, lubricate lips, and prepare patients.
• Take patient vital signs—blood pressure and pulse.
• Apply pit and fissure sealants.
• Perform coronal polishing of teeth to remove plaque and stains.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assistant Diploma

CPR Certification

Tools

Sterilization Equipment

Coronal Polishing

Sealant Application

Job description

Description

Dental Assistant

Salaries are based on experience and qualifications.

Location: South Chicago/Pullman.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Extended hours rotation of Noon - 8:00pm once per week) with a Saturday rotation 8:00am - 1:00pm.

We are seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our team and provide chairside assistance in response to the dentist's instructions in the delivery of dental care. The ideal candidate will be responsible for routine functions such as charting the mouth as directed by the dentist, recording medical and dental histories, and assisting in the delivery of four‑handed dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general cleanliness of equipment in operations, laboratory, and sterilization room.
• Cleans and sets up instrument trays, sterilizes instruments; prepares operatories and stocks them with supplies.
• Remove oral debris by water, compressed air, and vacuum devices.
• Mix dental material to be used by the dentist.
• Receive removable prosthesis for cleaning and repair by the dentist or laboratory.
• Seat patients, place protective garments, lubricate lips, and prepare patients.
• Take patient vital signs—blood pressure and pulse.
• Apply pit and fissure sealants.
• Perform coronal polishing of teeth to remove plaque and stains.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Dental Assistant Diploma.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• CPR certification required and must be maintained.
• Knowledge of dental materials and equipment.
• Certificate in coronal polishing and sealant application.

If you are a team player with a positive attitude and a passion for providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

• BCBS Medical PPO/HMO plans
• BCBS Dental
• VSP Vision
• Tuition reimbursement up to $1,500 per year
• 11 paid holidays and 10 days of paid time off
• 2 personal days
• 8 sick days

Requirements

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Dental Assistant Diploma.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• CPR certification required and must be maintained.
• Knowledge of dental materials and equipment.
• Certificate in coronal polishing and sealant application.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
• Comfort working in a medical setting as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with a diverse population base preferred.
• Ability to appropriately handle confrontation and conflict.
• Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary.
• Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures.
• Ability to work in a high‑stress, fast‑paced, high‑work‑volume environment.