Promise Healthcare·Champaign, Illinois
The Dental Assistant provides chair-side support to dentists and hygienists while managing instrument sterilization and equipment maintenance. Additionally, they handle patient reception, record keeping, and inventory management to ensure high-quality care.
At Promise Healthcare, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve by providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to people of all ages.
Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, shaping a future where healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every person and no one is left behind.
Be a part of a team that values excellence, equity, and community.
If you're ready to lead with passion and precision, apply now to become our Dental Assistant and help us make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare.
This position is to uphold Promise Healthcare's mission to provide the highest level of quality care performing reception, chair-side assisting, inventory and record duties.
Under the general direction and supervision of the Dentist, this person prepares patient for dental examination.
Assists in providing patient care, within the appropriate scope of practice, to an ethnically diverse patient population.
Assists the dentist and hygienists in chair-side procedures routinely done in a general and pediatric dental practice. Responsible for preparation and setting up of instruments, materials, and equipment necessary for each procedure. Responsible for the sterilization of instruments, and the cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment and work areas. Occasionally schedules patients, and accurately records information in patient records. Acts as back up support to the dental patient services representative. Exhibits positive leadership skills, actively striving to improve the patient and staff experience of Promise Healthcare, as well as strong communication skills, including willingness to grow and develop skills in motivational interviewing. Assist in processing encounters. Identify related medical and/or social problems. Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies and materials as well as maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of inventory. Assists with the training of new Dental Assistants. MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Excellent interpersonal and administrative management experience. Must have working knowledge of the operations and administration of an FQHC dental clinic including: patient care protocols, quality control regulations, policies, procedures billing and insurances, inventory control, etc. Excellent interpersonal, communications and organizational skills to relate effectively with the dental department and other health center staff. Must acquire nitrous certification within the first 6-9 months of employment. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: HS Diploma, Associate or bachelor's degree preferred. Previous dental experience desired, but not required.
Based in Champaign, Illinois, Promise Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to improving the health of the community through treatment, prevention, and education. We serve all patients regardless of their ability to pay for services and provide robust patient support and enabling services. Promise has deep roots in Champaign's underserved communities and serves a diverse population. Approximately 30% of our patients are Spanish speaking. Champaign-Urbana is a growing, diverse community of 195,000 residents and home to the Big-Ten University of Illinois. Champaign-Urbana is located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. Champaign is 2.3 hours from the Chicago O'Hare International Airport with daily train transportation.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Completed background check and drug screen required prior to start date.
Candidates should have a high school diploma, though an associate or bachelor's degree is preferred. Knowledge of FQHC dental clinic operations is required, and the candidate must obtain nitrous certification within 6-9 months.
Market context
In Illinois, dental assistants are commonly needed in private practices, group clinics, and specialty offices, with employers often looking for candidates who can support chairside care and patient flow. This role is competitive when applicants bring prior assisting experience, CPR certification, and strong communication skills, along with solid dental terminology and procedure knowledge. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on clinical support and patient communication.
