Dental Assistant

Smile Programs • Kankakee, IL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Dentistry with a work-life balance
Make a difference while doing what you love
If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk.
Smile Illinois, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Dental Assistant in Kankakee, IL and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school.
Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Requirements

• Dental Assistant Certification (preferred, but not required)
• CPR certification card
• Working experience as a Dental Assistant
• Working experience with Digital X-ray's
• Experience with patient charting (paper forms, charting tooth surfaces)
• Professional & Personable
• Must have exceptional organizational skills
• Must have exceptional communication skills
• Valid ID, and a willingness to travel to schools within the boroughs
• Works well with children
• Team player and able to work on a small team
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

• Dental Assistant Certification (preferred, but not required)

Responsibilities

• Chairside Assisting
• Dental Charting
• Sterilizing Instruments
• Checking in Children, entering data
• Pick-up/drop-off and collect permission forms to and from schools
• Work directly with school staff (i.e. school admin, nurse, teachers)

Benefits

• Evenings, weekends and summers off!
• Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
• Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
• Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
• Full and part time positions
• Competitive compensation
• State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
• Latest technology & digital radiography

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees