Dental Assistant

Keystone Rural Health Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Opportunity for dental education

Job summary

Keystone Rural Health Center is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves assisting the dental team with various procedures, maintaining accurate patient records, and managing inventory.

A high-school diploma or GED is required, along with experience as a dental assistant or equivalent training. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and generous benefits, including opportunities for expanded function dental education.

Qualifications

• High-school graduate or GED required.
• One year of experience as a dental assistant or completion of a one-year dental assisting program required.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist and hygienists with procedures.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Capture radiographs.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction and education to patients.
• Maintain patient records.
• Manage inventory.
• Ensure tidiness of treatment areas.
• Maintain patient flow and reception duties.
• Assist the dental team in expediting patient care.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Assisting with dental procedures

Patient record management

Oral hygiene education

Inventory management

Education

High-school graduate or GED

One year of experience as a dental assistant

Job description

Keystone Dental Care is seeking a full‑time Dental Assistant.

Work Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:15AM – 4:30PM; Tuesday 7:15AM – 6:00PM; Friday 7:15AM – 12:30PM.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist and hygienists with procedures.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Capture radiographs.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction and education to patients.
• Maintain patient records.
• Manage inventory.
• Ensure tidiness of treatment areas.
• Maintain patient flow and handle reception duties.
• Assist the dental team in expediting patient care when possible.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High‑school graduate or GED required. One year of experience as a dental assistant or completion of a one‑year dental assisting program required. Willingness to learn and grow with the organization.

Licenses and Certification

• Certification in Dental Radiology in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Current CPR certification.

Benefits

Competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunity for payment of expanded function dental assistant education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Keystone Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.