Dental Assistant

Join the dedicated team at Chestnut Family Dental as a Dental Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality dental care. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about working in an integrated health setting and who wants to serve those who in the underserved community. You will assist dentists during procedures, manage dental records, and ensure that every patient receives excellent care.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to almost 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

**Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions. 

• Greet and assist patients with check-ins and check-outs; escort patients to exam rooms, gather health history, and take vitals.
• Schedule appointments, take phone messages, and handle insurance paperwork.
• Prepare patient charts and obtain necessary records for appointments.
• Prepare and sterilize treatment rooms, ensuring all necessary instruments are in place.
• Assist the dentist in procedures.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and the importance of dental care.
• Ensure compliance with HRSA, Joint Commission, and other accrediting bodies.
• Perform clinical duties of an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant including:
  • Coronal polishing
  • Placement of pit and fissure sealants
  • Placing fluoride

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Position requires an Expanded Functions
• At least one year of clinical dental assisting experience is preferred, with exposure to general dentistry and working with patients of all ages.
• Basic computer literacy, including electronic dental records and digital x-rays. Excellent communication, organizational skills, and a friendly demeanor are essential.

REQUIREMENTS: Willingness to work in an integrated primary care and behavioral health care environment; willing to adhere to stated program and documentation protocols; and willingness to work with underprivileged population.  Dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of care to patients, excellent communication skills, and friendly and professional demeanor.

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you. 

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference. 

Chestnut offers a new salary structure and robust benefits! 

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience. 

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $19.85 - $23.35 an hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. 

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