Dental assistant(RDA / CDA)

TCA Health Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Job summary

TCA Health Inc. in Chicago seeks a Dental Assistant to support adult and pediatric patients within a general dentistry practice.

You will assist the Dentist with procedures, manage treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, expose radiographs, and handle front-office tasks. The role requires CPR certification and a CDA/RDA license; a Certificate of Dental Assistant is encouraged.

Qualifications

• CPR Certification required (current)
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) preferred
• 1+ year of experience as a dental assistant
• Experience in public health setting is desirable

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentist in dental procedures for adult and pediatric patients
• Set up and prepare treatment rooms; sterilize instruments; autoclave tools; disinfect areas per OSHA
• Expose radiographs and process digital x-rays
• Maintain patient records, schedule appointments, and triage emergencies

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Professionalism

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate of Dental Assistant

Tools

Digital radiography

Job description

Join TCA Health as a Dental Assistant serving adult and pediatric patients in Chicago earning $17.50 to $22.00 per hour.

Dedicated Community Care

Join a trusted Federally Qualified Health Center delivering accessible care to Chicago communities for over 50 years.

Comprehensive Support Role

Work closely with dentists across clinical preparation, digital radiography, patient care, and office administration.

Robust Benefits Package

Enjoy comprehensive health coverage, a 401k match up to 4 percent, paid time off, and employer-covered insurance options.

Pay

• $18 - $22 per hour

Pay is based on experience and qualifications within the provided range.

Shift & Schedule

Working hours align with clinic operating schedules.

Requirements

• License & Certification: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Registered dental assistant / Certified dental assistant
• Years of Professional Experience: Experienced Dental assistant with 1+ years of practice

Interpersonal Skills: Must have excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.

Computer Skills: Must have good typing and computer skills.

Professionalism: Must carry a professional demeanor at all times.

Work Experience: Must have at least 1 year of experience in a public health setting.

Certification: Current CPR Certification required.

Preferences

Education: Certificate of Dental Assistant from an accredited education institution preferred.

Job Description

Role Overview: The Dental Assistant will assist the Dentist in providing quality dental care to adult and pediatric patients within a general dentistry practice.

Clinical Duties: Assists with dental procedures, sets up and prepares treatment rooms, sterilizes instruments, autoclaves tools, and disinfects examination areas per OSHA guidelines. Prepares materials for restorations, exposes radiographs, and processes dental x-rays with familiarity in digital x-rays.

Administrative Duties: Maintains patient dental records and chart filing, orders and takes inventory of dental supplies, schedules and confirms appointments, answers phone calls, and triages dental emergencies.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance

Retirement Match: 401K Retirement Savings Plan with up to a 4 percent match.

Insurance Coverage: Employer pays 85 percent of single HMO medical rate and 100 percent of single HMO dental and vision rates. Employer-paid Life, AD and D, and Long Term Disability insurance included.

Holidays: Nine paid holidays per year.

Facility Information

Name: TCA Health Inc

Location: 1029 E 130th Street, Chicago, Illinois

Type: Dental clinic

Healthcare Services: Dental office

Director

Veronica Clarke

Opening Hours

Monday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Tuesday: 8:30am - 5:30pm (1st & 3rd Tues: 10:30am - 8:30pm)

Wednesday: 8:30am - 6:30pm

Thursday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm (Closed 2nd Saturday)

Sunday: Closed

Closed on

Sunday, 2nd Saturday of the month

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