Dental Assistant; Part-Time

Molar City is a boutique, fee-for-service dental practice in the heart of Lincoln Square. Since 2019 we've built a calm, spa-like office where patients get unhurried, high-quality care, and where our team actually has time to do things right. We're small and close-knit, and every person on the team matters.

We're looking for a skilled, dependable Dental Assistant to join our clinical team two days a week. You'll work chairside with our doctors, help keep the schedule running smoothly, and make sure every patient leaves feeling well cared for.

• Assist chairside with restorative, cosmetic, and general procedures
• Seat and prepare patients, review health histories, and explain post-op instructions
• Take and process radiographs and intraoral images
• Set up, break down, and sterilize operatories and instruments following infection-control protocols
• Keep accurate clinical notes and charting in Open Dental
• Join the morning team huddle and support a smooth, on-time schedule
• Help maintain clinical supplies and a clean, organized workspace

• [1+] years of dental assisting experience (fee-for-service experience a plus)
• Illinois dental radiography certification required
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Open Dental experience preferred
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong communicator with patients and teammates
• A warm chairside manner and real attention to detail

• Competitive hourly pay
• Consistent, predictable 2-day schedule with no evenings or weekends
• Paid sick leave per the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
• A supportive, boutique-style practice where you have time to provide great care

Molar City is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.