Dental Assistant: Chairside Pro & Clinic Ops

Alivio Medical Center, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time off

Health benefits

403B Retirement Plan

Job summary

Alivio Medical Center, Inc. is hiring a Dental Assistant to support dentists with chairside care across our Chicago clinics.

You will set up instruments, perform digital x-rays, take impressions, and help maintain a clean, efficient treatment area. The role requires completion of an accredited dental assisting program or six months of chairside experience, BLS, and bilingual Spanish/English skills to assist a diverse patient base.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited dental assisting program or six months chairside experience.
• Coronal polishing and sealant certification desired; BLS certification required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

• Provides coverage at all dental clinics (Morgan, Berwyn, West Lawn) as scheduled.
• Sets up instruments, equipment and materials for each patient visit.
• Assists dentist maintaining clear field of vision and passes instruments as needed.
• Takes and processes digital x-rays; pours impressions as prescribed.
• Maintains cleanliness and infection control standards in treatment rooms.
• Keeps supplies stocked and inventories dental supplies.
• Assists in patient flow and scheduling, verifies insurance eligibility, and collects payments.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Accredited dental assisting program

Coronal polishing and sealant placement certification

BLS certification

Job description

Alivio Medical Center, Inc. is hiring a Dental Assistant to support dentists with chairside care across our Chicago clinics.

You will set up instruments, perform digital x-rays, take impressions, and help maintain a clean, efficient treatment area. The role requires completion of an accredited dental assisting program or six months of chairside experience, BLS, and bilingual Spanish/English skills to assist a diverse patient base.