Dental Assistant

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Erie Family Health Centers is proud to announce the opening of a new health center within the Sankofa Village Wellness Center
, a cornerstone of the larger Sankofa Wellness Village development at the corner of Madison and Kildare in West Garfield Park (opening in early 2026). This innovative wellness village represents a transformative community investment, bringing together healthcare, housing, and community services under one vision. The Wellness Center itself will be a state‑of‑the‑art facility providing comprehensive, affordable healthcare services, including medical, dental, and behavioral health, to patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors.

As part of Erie’s commitment to health equity, this center will serve all community members regardless of insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay. Join our mission‑driven team in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a supportive and innovative environment dedicated to improving community wellness.

Erie Family Health Centers, a top workplace in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Oral Health team! The Dental Assistant, under supervision, assists the dentist in the routine handling of patients, instruments, supplies, and materials. Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established in coordination with the Director of Oral Health.

At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high‑quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary.

Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 15 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.

Compensation is based on each candidate’s experience, skills and education within the range identified for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Any additional skills, experience and education will be reflected in the compensation offered.

• Assists with the treatment of patients as required by dentists and within the state guidelines limiting functions of dental auxiliaries.
• Prepares patients, sets up instrument trays and prepares materials.
• Maintains clinic instruments, instrument trays, equipment in a clean and orderly manner, including sterilization, equipment maintenance and minor cleaning operations according to established protocols.
• Takes develops and inserts x‑ray in patients’ files (Dentrix).
• Schedules all follow up visits associated to complete the treatment plan and the next recall visit.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification required.
• Dental Assistant certification preferred.

• Knowledge of dental office computer applications is beneficial.
• Computer skills to enter data in the Dentrix Dental Software.
• Ability to learn dental terms.
• Ability to communicate well with the dental team and the patients.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that:

• Our mission, vision, and values unite us.
• Our voices matter.
• We do things well.
• Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.
• We find our career sweet spot at Erie.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

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