Dental Assistant

Lawndale Christian Health Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawndale Christian Health Center is seeking a Dental Assistant to support both routine care and provider duties as needed. The role emphasizes patient-centered service in a diverse community setting.

Responsibilities include upholding the center's mission, coordinating with clinicians, and maintaining organized workflow. The position requires a high school diploma and relevant certification for expanded duties. We value teamwork and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a multicultural setting.
• Ability to embrace and personify the center's mission.
• Collaborate with a diverse group of health care professionals.
• Organize and prioritize work effectively.
• Excellent guest relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental assistant duties as scheduled, and perform coronal polishing or sealants when acting as a provider.
• Support regular Dental Assistant tasks when not providing clinical care.
• Assist other staff and duties as needed to ensure patient flow and care quality.

Skills

Multicultural experience

Mission alignment

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Guest relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mission

Our mission is to show and share the love of Jesus by promoting wellness and providing quality, affordable healthcare for Lawndale and the neighboring communities.

Position Summary

The expanded duties Dental Assistant has the same responsibilities as the regular Dental Assistant unless scheduled to function as a provider. When working as a provider, the primary responsibilities are coronal polishing and placement of dental sealants for the scheduled patients. When the Dental Assistant doesn't have a patient, they are expected to help, as needed, with all tasks of the regular Dental Assistant and other staff.

Qualifications

• Requires experience and demonstrated abilities for working in a multi-cultural setting.
• Ability to strongly embrace and personify the mission of the Lawndale Christian Health Center.
• Ability to collaborate and interact with a diverse group of health care professionals.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work appropriately.
• Excellent guest relations skills.

Required Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure/Registration

• Obtain certification needed for functioning as an expanded duties dental assistant.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Lawndale Benefits Include

• Health Insurance including Dental, Vision & Pharmacy Benefits
• Paid time off / Paid holidays
• Educational Reimbursement
• Home Buyer Assistance Program
• Retirement Contributions and more....