Full Time Dental Assistant

Webster Dental Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Webster Dental Care in Chicago, IL is seeking a full-time, experienced dental assistant who is passionate, responsible, and dependable. Knowledge of Dentrix is a plus and strong patient-facing skills are required to maintain smooth office flow.

The candidate will greet patients, prepare treatment rooms, assist the dentist, and help with sterilization and charting in a fast-paced dental practice setting. A reliable team player is essential for high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time, experienced dental assistant.
• Knowledge of Dentrix is a plus.
• Strong patient-facing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow: greet patients, monitor arrival times, and ensure patients are attended.
• Set up and prepare treatment rooms for procedures; escort patients to rooms.
• Assist dentists and provide patient instruction as needed per protocol.
• Chart patient services, record charges, and ensure accurate treatment notes.
• Sterilize instruments, disinfect treatment rooms, and maintain OSHA-compliant practices.
• Oversee room cleanliness and instrument readiness; monitor supplies.

Skills

Patient Management

Front Desk Support

Sterilization

Clinical Procedures

Health Histories

Dentrix Knowledge

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Description

Seeking a full time experienced dental assistant who is passionate, responsible, and dependable.

Knowledge of Dentrix is a plus

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patient Management
• Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
• Set up treatment rooms for procedures
• Escort patients to treatment room
• Seat patients in treatment rooms
• Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
• Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
• Ensure patients are always attended
• Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
• Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
• Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges
• Escort patients from the treatment room for a smooth transition to front desk
• Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
• Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
• Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
• Monitor patient flow
• Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

• Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
• Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
• Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
• Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations