Dental Assistant - CHP Kankakee Health Center

Berliner Gasthausmission e. V.; 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, working closely with the dentist and clinical staff to provide welcoming, high-quality care to patients from diverse backgrounds.

You will prepare treatment rooms, assist with exams and X-rays, sterilize instruments, take impressions, educate patients on oral hygiene, and maintain confidential records. Compensation ranges from $18 to $21 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting experience or completion of a dental assisting program.
• Familiarity with dental instruments, infection-control practices, and sterilization procedures.
• Dental X-ray qualification/certification preferred.
• Strong communication and patient-service skills.
• Dependable, organized, and attentive to detail.
• 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
• Support appointment scheduling and other dental office functions as needed
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and patient-ready clinical environment

Skills

Dental assisting

X-ray qualification

Communication skills

Dependable

Organization

Education

Dental assisting program

Job description

Join a Team Making Dental Care More Accessible in Kankakee

Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP) is a nonprofit community health organization providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved communities throughout Illinois.

We are looking for a compassionate and dependable Dental Assistant to join our Kankakee dental team. In this role, you'll work closely with our dentist and clinical team to provide welcoming, high-quality care to patients from diverse backgrounds.

What You'll Do

• 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
• Support appointment scheduling and other dental office functions as needed
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and patient-ready clinical environment

What We're Looking For

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

Why CHP?

At CHP, your work directly supports patients who may otherwise face barriers to receiving dental care. You'll be part of a mission-driven healthcare organization focused on providing accessible, culturally responsive care to the communities we serve.

Compensation: $18–$21 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.