Dental Assistant

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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.

We are proud to provide competitive salaries, high‑quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with matching up to 5%. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 15 days and 8 paid holidays.

Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.

Compensation is based on experience, skills, and education within the range identified for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will start at entry in the range.

• Assists with the treatment of patients as required by dentists and within 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 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