Full Time Dental Assistant
- LocationChicago, IL, US
- Work typeOn-site
- Posted26 October 2026
- SourceWebster Dental Management's careers page (Paylocity)
Live checkFirst seen 6 days ago; still listed on Webster Dental Management's careers page 1 h ago.
At a glance
- Experience2+ years
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About the role
Seeking a full time experienced dental assistant who is passionate, responsible, and dependable.
Knowledge of Dentrix is a plus
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients
Specific Duties
- Patient Management
- Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
- Set up treatment rooms for procedures
- Escort patients to treatment room
- Seat patients in treatment rooms
- Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
- Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
- Ensure patients are always attended
- Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
- Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
- Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges
- Escort patients from the treatment room for a smooth transition to front desk
- Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
- Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
- Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
- Monitor patient flow
- Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment
Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
- Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
- Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
- Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
- Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
- Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
- Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
- Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
- Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
- Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks o Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years experience with general dentistry
- Dental terminology
- Punctual
- Knowledge of dental procedures
- Certified in polishing & sealants
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