Dental Assistant

Responsibilities: Maintains general cleanliness of equipment in operations, laboratory, and sterilization room. Cleans and sets up instrument trays, sterilize instruments; prepare operatories, stock 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 signsblood 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 will be required and maintained. Knowledge of dental materials and equipment. Coronal polishing and sealant application certificate. * If you are a team player with a positive attitude and a passion for providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Chicago Family Health Centers offers benefits to all its full-time employees: 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 |