Dental Assistant II (Part Time)

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of the Manager, the Dental Assistant provides clinical support for dentists in the General Practice Residency Program. Responsibilities include: chairside assisting, radiographic film taking and processing, room set-up and breakdown and room stocking and maintenance. In addition, other support duties such as coronal polishing and application of pit and fissure sealants are also performed, as requested by the dentists.

Advocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.

As a hospital-based dental service, our team of dentists, oral surgeons, residents, clinical staff and support are exceptionally well trained and equipped to meet the needs of patients with medical complexity, special needs, or who may require sedation or anesthesia for dental treatment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years dental assistant.
• Good communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Current CPR certification. (will provide upon hire)
• Completion of Coronal Polishing/Application of Pit & Fissure Sealant Course Approved by the Illinois State Dental Society.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support to dentists using four-handed assisting techniques.
• Prepare, maintain, sterilize, and stock treatment rooms, instruments, and supplies.
• Take and process dental X-rays.
• Assist with lab duties, including creating and handling dental models.
• Support operating room procedures as a dental scrub nurse when needed.
• Perform expanded duties such as coronal polishing and applying dental sealants.
• Complete quality, safety, compliance, and continuing education requirements.
• Provide additional clinical and operational support as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED