Hiring Dental Assistant | Champaign | IL

DirectShifts; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Drive time paid over 30 minutes

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

DirectShifts is seeking a part-time Chairside Dental Assistant to support the DDS in long-term care facilities. The role requires driving between facilities, setting up treatment rooms, and coordinating with nursing staff to ensure smooth patient care.

You will document treatment notes, manage supply inventories, and handle denture lab shipments. A valid X-ray certification and 3–5 years of clinical experience are required, along with a reliable vehicle and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical chairside dental assisting experience.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel up to 2.5 hours.
• Own reliable transportation.
• X-ray certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to DDS during treatments.
• Transport, set up and take down equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate charts with nursing home contacts.
• Enter chart notes at the time of treatment.
• Maintain dental equipment with regular cleaning and maintenance.
• Inventory supplies and place orders.
• Ship and receive denture cases daily.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Clinical experience

Education

3-5 years dental assistant experience

Tools

X-ray certification

Job description

The Position:

This position is responsible for providing treatment to patients in Long-Term Care Facilities, which we serve by working with the DDS, clinical staff, and facility staff. Dental Assistants assist the DDS with treatment, as well as working with their Clinical schedulers, and nursing staff to ensure the facilities' needs are being met.

Location:

This position covers their home market which includes driving 20 minutes to 2.5 hours. You are paid for all drive time over 30 minutes each way. In addition, mileage reimbursement is paid for all miles driven.

Position details:

• You are needed 3 days per week
• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Transport, set-up and take down equipment and supplies in room designated as work space by facility.
• Work with contacts at nursing home to coordinate charts
• Enter chart notes for treatment at the time of treatment.
• Maintain dental equipment through regular cleaning and maintenance routines.
• Inventory supplies and order as needed.
• Ship and receive denture cases from lab on a daily basis.

Requirements:

• 3-5 year clinical experience as a Chairside Dental Assistant required.
• Valid Driver’s License with no moving violations in the last 5 years
• Willingness to travel 20 minutes to 2.5 hours.
• Must have own reliable transportation.
• X-ray certification is required

Benefits:

• All drive time paid over 30 minutes each way. In addition, you receive 50 cents per mile for all miles.
• Portion of each day working from home

DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law.

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