DENTAL ASSISTANT

Alivio Medical Center • Chicago, IL

3d • $19 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant provides comprehensive, skilled chair-side support to the dentist during patient treatment and performs office management duties as needed to maintain an orderly and efficient dental practice. The role provides coverage at the Morgan, Berwyn, and West Lawn dental clinics according to the schedule set by the Dental Director or designee. It also supports infection control, supply management, patient flow, equipment maintenance, and patient support services. The position requires compliance with Alivio’s written standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Joint Commission standards, policies and procedures, and Corporate Compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or at least six months of prior chairside dental assisting experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Coronal polishing and sealant placement certification desired.
• Six months of prior chairside dental assisting experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.
• Bicultural.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage at the Morgan, Berwyn, and West Lawn dental clinics according to the designated schedule.
• Set up instruments, equipment, and materials for each patient visit.
• Assist the dentist during procedures by maintaining a clear field of vision and passing instruments, equipment, and materials as needed.
• Take and process digital x-rays as prescribed by the dentist.
• Take and pour up impressions as prescribed by the dentist.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and maintain clean, neat treatment and sterilizing rooms in accordance with clinic infection-control procedures and OSHA standards.
• Clean and disinfect treatment rooms between patients.
• Keep supplies stocked and current and help maintain the dental-supply inventory.
• Help the dentist maintain efficient patient flow, particularly when the clinic is busy or running behind schedule.
• Clean other areas in the dental department as needed.
• Perform equipment maintenance, accurately log activity, ensure sterilization equipment works properly, submit weekly spore tests, and receive results.
• Interview patients or parents about sugar intake, parafunctional habits, and home oral-hygiene practices, and provide advice according to ADA and/or AAPD guidelines.
• Assist and provide relief in the Patient Support area as required, including answering calls, scheduling appointments, reviewing treatment plans, verifying insurance eligibility, and collecting payments.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Comply with Alivio’s written standards, policies, procedures, Joint Commission standards, and Corporate Compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, paid sick leave, and paid leave.
• Full health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 403B retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed