Dental Assistant — Growth & Benefits at a Community Health Center

Erie Family Health Center; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Holidays and retirement plan

Job summary

Erie Family Health Centers in Chicago and suburbs seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist with patient care, instruments, and materials. The role follows state guidelines and contributes to a smooth clinical workflow.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, CPR certification, and dental assistant certification preferred. Dentrix software experience and strong communication with patients and team members are required or highly desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification required.
• Dental Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience with Dentrix or dental software preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Bilingual abilities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the treatment of patients as required by dentists and within state guidelines.
• Prepares patients, sets up instrument trays and prepares materials.
• Maintains clinic instruments and sterilization procedures.
• Takes and inserts x-rays in patients' files (Dentrix).
• Schedules follow-up visits and recalls per treatment plan.

Skills

Dental software knowledge

Communication skills

Bilingual (plus)

Learn dental terms

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Dental Assistant certification preferred

Tools

Dentrix Dental Software

Job description

Erie Family Health Centers in Chicago and suburbs seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist with patient care, instruments, and materials. The role follows state guidelines and contributes to a smooth clinical workflow.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, CPR certification, and dental assistant certification preferred. Dentrix software experience and strong communication with patients and team members are required or highly desirable.