Practice Assistant- IL- Dental Institute
Midwestern University
Location
Downers Grove, Illinois
Core responsibilities
The practice assistant supports dentists and student dentists in patient care by managing clinic functionality, coordinating materials, equipment, and supplies, and handling patient communications like scheduling and messages. Essential duties also involve participating in instrument sterilization, maintaining quality assurance, and providing chair-Side dental assistance when required.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or ged, with an associate's or technical certification preferred, alongside 3-5 years of dental clinical practice experience. Required competencies include working knowledge of digital radiography (Certification preferred), the ability to attain bls/Cpr certification, and excellent professional rapport-Building and communication skills.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Personal Days
- Vacation Days
- Healthcare Reimbursement
- Child/Dependent Care Account
- Sick/Flex Days
- Child Care Subsidy Reimbursement Program