Dental Assistant (Bilingual) — Accessible Community Care

Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP); Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP) in Kankakee is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our dental team. You will work closely with dentists and clinical staff to deliver welcoming, high-quality care to diverse patients.

We welcome experienced assistants as well as graduates from dental assisting programs or related clinical experience who are eager to grow. Bilingual Spanish/English candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting or completion of a dental assisting program.
• Familiarity with instruments, infection-control practices, and sterilization procedures.
• X-ray qualification/certification preferred.
• Strong communication and patient-service skills.
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental examinations and procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care.
• Assist with dental X-rays in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Take dental impressions and assist with other laboratory procedures.
• Help patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their visit.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive dental care.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

X-ray qualification

Communication skills

Patient-service mindset

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Dental assisting program

Tools

Infection-control procedures

Sterilization procedures

X-ray equipment operation

Job description

Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP) in Kankakee is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our dental team. You will work closely with dentists and clinical staff to deliver welcoming, high-quality care to diverse patients.

We welcome experienced assistants as well as graduates from dental assisting programs or related clinical experience who are eager to grow. Bilingual Spanish/English candidates are encouraged to apply.