Dental Clinic Assistant & Radiography Support

Midwestern University; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Practice Assistant for the College of Dental Medicine - Illinois to support dentists and student dentists with patient care and radiographic imaging.

You will coordinate materials, equipment, supplies, appointments, and sterilization, while maintaining records and assisting in infection control and clinic operations to ensure smooth daily function.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or technical certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of dental clinic experience preferred.
• Radiology certification preferred; CPR/BLS within 120 days if requested.
• Registered Dental Assistant preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines; ability to take radiographs meeting standards.
• Ability to work with students and staff; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist and student dentists with examinations and treatments.
• Maintain CDMI clinics’ day‑to‑day operations, materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Schedule and confirm appointments to optimize clinic utilization.
• Receive, greet, and prepare patients for treatment.
• Acquire radiographs and demonstrate radiographic techniques to students.
• Keep treatment records and report maintenance issues.
• Comply with infection control policies and participate in sterilization and dispensing duties.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Customer service

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or technical certification preferred

Radiology certification preferred

Registered Dental Assistant preferred

Tools

Dental software management systems

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Digital radiography equipment

Job description

Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Practice Assistant for the College of Dental Medicine - Illinois to support dentists and student dentists with patient care and radiographic imaging.

You will coordinate materials, equipment, supplies, appointments, and sterilization, while maintaining records and assisting in infection control and clinic operations to ensure smooth daily function.