Dental Assistant
Job in
Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, 60303, USA
Listed on 2026-07-30
Listing for:
Tech9
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
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Dental / Dentistry
Dental Assistant, Dentistry / General Dentist, Dental Office, Healthcare Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Oak Park, IL Department Dental Job Type Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
Act as a chairside assistant to dental provider and assist with patient relationships including instruction, education and optimum patient flow. Work with front desk staff with scheduling patient appointments.
Full-time: 30 hours/week
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
**** PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
***** Assists with the treatment of patients as required by the dentist and dental students and within state guidelines limiting functions of dental auxiliaries.
* Performs appropriate sterilization procedures. Ensures the clean and orderly presentation of all clinic equipment.
* Maintains dental records, correspondence, oral health surveys, plaque indexes and other data in orderly and retrievable condition.
* Logs entries in Dentrix as required. Process and mounts digital x-rays.
* Works as member of dental team, assisting other assistants when needed.
* Assists in orienting new staff to dental space. Mentors dental assistant students.
* Assists with portable dentistry program as needed.
* Maintain the spirit of team work in the effort to provide a caring respectful environment for the patient, families and clinic staff.
* Responsible for performing other duties as assigned. Which include and are not limited to, front desk tasks, scaling, etc.
**** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES****:
Must be able to deal effectively with all levels of staff and public, particularly a pediatricpopulation. Experienced as a chair side assistant with knowledge of patient scheduling, equipment maintenance and records management. Certification in coronal polishing and sealant placement preferred. Comfortable utilizing nitrous oxide.
**** POSITION REQUIREMENTS****:
High school degree and Certification as Dental Assistant or Dental Assisting experience. Bi-Lingual in Spanish.
**** BENEFITS:
***** 403(b) with match
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Vision insurance
* Paid holidays
* Paid time off
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