Dental Assistant

Erie Family Health Centers; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending (FSA)

401(k) with Erie match

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Erie Family Health Centers is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in routine patient care and instrument handling. The role aligns with Erie’s hours and supports high-quality, affordable care for diverse patients.

The position requires a high school diploma, CPR certification, and preferred Dental Assistant certification. Strong teamwork and effective communication with patients and staff are essential, with bilingual abilities considered a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Dental Assistant certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the dentist with patient care and instruments per state guidelines.
• Prepares patients, sets up instrument trays, and prepares materials.
• Maintains clinic instruments, trays, and sterilization per protocols.

Skills

Dental software

Patient communication

Bilingual (a plus)

Teamwork

Dental terminology

Education

High school diploma

CPR certification

Dental Assistant certification (preferred)

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Erie Family Health Centers, a top workplace in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Oral Health team! The Dental Assistant, under supervision, assists the dentist in the routine handling of patients, instruments, supplies, and materials. Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established in coordination with the Director of Oral Health.

At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie Full Time employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 15 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.

Compensation is based on each candidate’s experience, skills and education within the range identified for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Any additional skills, experience and education will be reflected in the compensation offered.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with the treatment of patients as required by dentists and within the state guidelines limiting functions of dental auxiliaries.
• Prepares patients, sets up instrument trays and prepares materials.
• Maintains clinic instruments, instrument trays, equipment in a clean and orderly manner, including sterilization, equipment maintenance and minor cleaning operations according to established protocols.
• Takes develops and inserts x-ray in patients’ files (Dentrix).
• Schedules all follow up visits associated to complete the treatment plan and the next recall visit.
• The work schedule for this role is aligned with Erie's hours of operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification required.
• Dental Assistant certification preferred.

Skills And Knowledge

• Knowledge of dental office computer applications is beneficial.
• Computer skills to enter data in the Dentrix Dental Software.
• Ability to learn dental terms.
• Ability to communicate well with the dental team and the patients.
• Bilingual is a plus

Working Together For What Matters Most

Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that:

• Our mission, vision, and values unite us.
• Our voices matter.
• We do things well.
• Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.
• We find our career sweet spot at Erie.