Chicago Family Health Center is hiring: Dental Assistant in Chicago

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Description Dental Assistant in South Chicago/Pullman. Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm with extended weekly rotation noon – 8:00 pm once per week and Saturday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Responsibilities Maintains general cleanliness of equipment in operations, laboratory and sterilization room. Cleans and sets up instrument trays, sterilizes instruments; prepares operatories, stocks operatories with supplies. Removes oral debris by water, compressed air and vacuum devices. Mixes dental material to be used by the dentist. Receives removable prosthesis for cleaning and repair by the dentist or laboratory. Seats patients, places protective garments, lubricates lips and prepares patients. Takes patient vital signs – blood pressure and pulse. Applies Pit and Fissure Sealants. Performs coronal polishing of teeth to remove plaque and stains. Qualifications High School diploma or its equivalent. Dental Assistant Diploma. Good communication and organizational skills. CPR Certification required and maintained. Knowledge of dental materials and equipment. Coronal polishing and sealant application certificate. Benefits BCBS Medical PPO/HMO Plans | BCBS Dental | VSP Vision | Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 per year | 11 Paid Holidays and 10 Days of Paid Time Off | 2 Personal Days | 8 Sick Days #J-18808-Ljbffr