Dental Assistant Job at Erie Family Health Centers in Chicago

Overview

Erie Family Health Centers is opening a new health center within the Sankofa Village Wellness Center, a cornerstone of the Sankofa Wellness Village development at the corner of Madison and Kildare in West Garfield Park (opening in early 2026). This wellness village brings together healthcare, housing, and community services under one vision. The Wellness Center will be a state-of-the-art facility providing comprehensive, affordable healthcare services, including medical, dental, and behavioral health, to patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. As part of Erie\'s commitment to health equity, this center will serve all community members regardless of insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Join our mission-driven team in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive and innovative environment dedicated to improving community wellness.

Position

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification required.
• Dental Assistant certification preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• 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.

The Erie Advantage Pledge

Working Together For What Matters Most

• 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.

Senioriy level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care