Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

Chestnut Family Dental in Bloomington is seeking a compassionate and skilled full-time Expanded Functions Certified Dental Assistant to join our integrated care team. In this role, you’ll support high-quality dental care for patients of all ages, with a focus on dignity, respect, and health equity. You’ll work closely with dental providers and administrative staff to ensure a smooth, welcoming experience for every patient.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 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 check patients in and out, schedule appointments, and manage phone communications.
• Prepare for appointments by reviewing charts, identifying care gaps, and gathering necessary documentation.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, collect health histories, and accurately document in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Take and record vital signs, recognizing when to escalate abnormal findings.
• Set up treatment rooms and assist with inventory and sterilization processes.
• Support dentists using four-handed techniques and perform expanded functions such as Coronal polishing, placement of pit and fissure sealants, and application of fluoride varnish.
• Educate patients and families on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Follow all infection control protocols and safety procedures.
• Participate in team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing training.
• Maintain CPR certification and complete required trainings.
• Support compliance with HRSA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification.
• At least 1 year of experience as a clinical dental assistant preferred.
• Experience in general dentistry and working with diverse age groups is a plus.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with digital X-rays and electronic dental records preferred.
• Strong communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

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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