Dental Assistant Bilingual Spanish

COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP OF ILLINOIS; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking organization focused on providing quality health care services. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the dental team, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a clean and organized office environment. Your skills in assisting during procedures, managing patient records, and educating patients on oral hygiene will be vital in helping underserved communities achieve better oral health. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this part-time position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of others.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant with knowledge of dental instruments.
• X-ray certification is a plus for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during procedures and maintain patient comfort.
• Take and develop dental x-rays and perform laboratory procedures.

Skills

Dental Instruments Knowledge

Sterilization Methods

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Job description

Position: Dental Assistant (Part Time)

Location: Kankakee

Community Health Partnership of Illinois is a is a non-profit organization that provides primary health care to migrant farmworkers and other medically underserved populations throughout northern and central Illinois that specializes in primary preventative medical, dental, and behavioral health service. Our focus is delivering quality, culturally responsive health care services to our patients, caregivers, and partners in the communities we serve.

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our dental team. The Dental Assistant will assist the dentist during examination and treatment of patients, perform various administrative tasks, and ensure the smooth running of the dental office.

Responsibilities:

- Assist the dentist during dental procedures by handing them instruments, maintaining the patient's mouth dry, and providing patient comfort

- Take and develop dental x-rays

- Perform laboratory procedures such as making impressions of patients' teeth

- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques

- Sterilize and maintain dental instruments

- Schedule patient appointments and handle patient billing and insurance claims

- Maintain accurate patient records

- Ensure the dental office is clean and organized

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a Dental Assistant

- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

- X-ray certification is a plus

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Attention to detail

- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

If you are a dedicated and compassionate individual with a passion for helping others achieve better oral health, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and contribute to the overall success of our dental services.