Dental Assistant I

Keystone Rural Health Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Education reimbursement for Expanded Function Dental Assistant training

Job summary

Keystone Rural Health Center in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our full‑time team. You will assist dentists and hygienists with various procedures, prepare instruments, and provide patient care, ensuring a positive experience.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience as a dental assistant, and certifications in both Dental Radiology and CPR. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• One year’s experience as a dental assistant or completion of dental assisting school required.
• Certification in Dental Radiology in the state required.
• Valid CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist and hygienists with procedures.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Capture radiographs for patient records.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction to patients.
• Maintain tidiness of treatment areas.

Skills

Assisting dentist and hygienists

Preparing and sterilizing instruments

Capture radiographs

Provide oral hygiene instruction

Education

High school graduate or GED

One year’s experience as a dental assistant

Tools

Dental radiology certification

CPR certification

Job description

Keystone Dental Care, part of Keystone Health, is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our full‑time team. We are dedicated to delivering access to quality oral health with a strong focus on prevention, and we offer a rewarding job, competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to further your education to become an Expanded Function Dental Assistant, with the company covering the education costs upon completion.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist and hygienists with procedures
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments/equipment
• Capturing radiographs
• Providing oral hygiene instruction and education to patients
• Maintaining patient records and inventory
• Ensuring tidiness of treatment areas
• Managing patient flow and reception duties
• Assisting the rest of the dental team in expediting patient care whenever possible
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required
• One year’s experience as a dental assistant or one year of dental assisting school required

Certifications

• Certification in Dental Radiology in the state of Pennsylvania
• Valid CPR Certification

About Keystone Health

Keystone Health is a well‑established, community‑based, non‑profit organization that delivers high‑quality health care to individuals and families with and without insurance. Keystone Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Keystone Health recognizes that a positive work culture in healthcare is essential for a successful organization. A positive work culture includes employee appreciation, recognized autonomy, communication, building connections, encouraging collaboration, following ethical practices, and supporting employee wellbeing.