Dental Assistant

Dr. Blankenship; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr. Blankenship is seeking a Full Time Dental Assistant to join our compassionate team in Chicago, Illinois. You will be integral to patient care—greeting patients, assisting during procedures, and helping maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

The ideal candidate is friendly and dependable, with strong communication skills. Experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right individual, with opportunities to grow within the practice.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate.
• Coronal polishing certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to treatment rooms.
• Assist the dentist chairside during procedures.
• Take digital X-rays and maintain accurate patient records.
• Review medical histories and ensure all documentation is complete.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.

Skills

Strong communication and patient care skills

Dependable

Friendly

Tools

Dentrix

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Our growing practice is looking to add a Full Time Dental Assistant to our friendly and compassionate team! At Petrie, Storer & Associates, DDS, we are committed to improving oral health and helping patients achieve their best smiles in a welcoming, family-like environment.

We’re seeking someone who is friendly, dependable, and passionate about patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to treatment rooms
• Assist the dentist chairside during procedures
• Take digital X-rays and maintain accurate patient records
• Review medical histories and ensure all documentation is complete
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and operatories
• Maintain infection control and safety standards
• Provide patient education and post‑operative instructions
• Stock and organize clinical supplies and operatories
• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments based on daily schedule
• Help maintain dental equipment and ensure proper functionality

Preferred Qualifications

• Dental Assistant experience preferred (but willing to train the right candidate)
• Coronal polishing certificate preferred
• Dentrix experience is a plus
• Strong communication and patient care skills

Work Schedule

• Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (every other Saturday)

If you’re looking to join a supportive team where you can grow and make a difference in patients’ lives, we’d love to connect with you!

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