Dental Assistant - Elgin

GREATER FAMILY HEALTH; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 26,491 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

401(K)

Job summary

Greater Family Health in Elgin, IL seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in a general dental practice. Responsibilities include chairside assisting, charting, taking bite-wing, full-mouth and panoramic x-rays, and patient education.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, current BLS/CPR, and a dental assisting credential or program completion. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. This position offers paid training and 401(k) benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS/CPR Certification.
• Dental Assistant Certification or completion of a dental assisting program preferred.
• Minimum of six months related experience and/or training preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up instruments, rooms, materials, and equipment for each procedure.
• Sterilize instruments and clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
• Accurately record information and charting on patient records as dictated by the dentist/hygienist.
• Take x‑rays as ordered by the dentist (bite-wing, full-mouth, panoramic) and ensure safety.
• Provide sealants, oral hygiene instruction, and fluoride treatments under supervision.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and document inventory accurately.
• Provide age-appropriate care and follow the Corporate Compliance Program.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assistant Certification or program

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Elgin, IL 60120

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $19.23 - $25.00 per hour

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Category: Health Care

Greater Family Health is a multi‑site federally qualified health center providing comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health services within the Chicagoland area. Our mission is to provide quality, affordable health care for all, including those without the ability to pay. We currently have health centers in DeKalb, Elgin, Franklin Park, Hanover Park, McHenry, Palatine, Streamwood, Sycamore, and Wheeling.

We are financially and programmatically stable and are continuing to grow. We are Joint Commission Accredited and are PCMH Certified.

For more information, please visit our website, http://www.greaterfamilyhealth.org.

Your Goal

The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance to dentists and hygienists in procedures routinely completed in a general dental practice, including chairside assisting, inventory management, and charting. This assistance also includes taking bite‑wing, full‑mouth and panoramic x‑rays, translation, oral hygiene instruction, sealant placement, coronal polish, and fluoride treatment.

How You’ll Help Patients

• Prepare and set up instruments, rooms, materials, and equipment necessary for each procedure.
• Sterilize instruments and clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
• Accurately record information and charting on patient records as dictated by the dentist/hygienist.
• Effectively and efficiently take x‑rays as ordered by the dentist.
• Place sealants, provide oral hygiene instruction, and perform fluoride treatments under the diagnosis of the dentist/hygienist.
• Help identify related medical/dental and/or social problems.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and materials and document inventory accurately.
• Provide age‑appropriate care.
• Report to all scheduled work sites and shifts on time, fully prepared; locations may change at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Engage in all offered training, consultations, and supervision made available.
• Follow and fully implement the Corporate Compliance Program.
• Respond professionally to directives, advice, and feedback from supervisory and training personnel and coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Perks Just for You

• Paid Training
• 401(K)

Qualifications / What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate required.
• Current BLS/CPR Certification.
• Dental Assistant Certification or completion of a dental assisting program preferred.
• Minimum of six months related experience and/or training preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish.