Dental Assistant

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL, US
Hourly rate: $21.63 - $26.44; benefits: health, re...
Hybrid
Dental assisting chairside skills
Mobile dental unit driving
Infection control and sterilization
This hybrid role combines dental chairside assistance with operating and maintaining a mobile dental unit for community outreach across the Chicagoland area

Job Summary

  • This hybrid role combines dental chairside assistance with operating and maintaining a mobile dental unit for community outreach across the Chicagoland area.
  • The position supports clinical research activities by recruiting participants, administering surveys, and collecting intraoral images while ensuring strict adherence to study protocols.
  • Employees will work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends at both the main campus and various community locations to provide comprehensive oral health services.

Matching Summary

This hybrid role combines dental chairside assistance with operating and maintaining a mobile dental unit for community outreach across the Chicagoland area.

Salary

Hourly rate: $21.63 - $26.44; Benefits: Health, retirement, and paid time off available; Bonus/Equity: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Dental assisting chairside skills
  • Mobile dental unit driving
  • Infection control and sterilization
  • Patient scheduling and intake
  • Electronic dental record documentation
  • HIPAA compliance and confidentiality

Nice-to-have

  • Research study experience
  • Customer service in transportation
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Participant engagement skills
  • Process improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Vocational training or equivalent experience
  • Less than 2 years of related work experience
  • Valid CDL A or B license
  • Certified Dental Assistant certification preferred
  • Passenger endorsement on driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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