Dental Assistant

Full-Time | $22–$28/hour, based on experience

Midwest Refuah Health Center

6374 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Midwest Refuah Health Center (MRHC) is expanding, and we are looking for an experienced, patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our growing dental department. Our dental practice provides care to a diverse pediatric and adult patient population in a busy, collaborative environment. Our Dental Assistants work closely with dentists and the broader clinical team to keep multiple operatories running efficiently while helping patients feel comfortable and well cared for.

This is a great opportunity for a Dental Assistant who enjoys working with children and families, is comfortable in a fast-paced practice, and takes pride in being an important part of the clinical team.

You will work directly with our dentists and dental team to support high-quality patient care and efficient daily operations across multiple operatories.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain operatories for patient care
• Assist dentists during dental procedures
• Take digital dental X-rays
• Assist with patient intake, preparation, and positioning
• Support efficient patient flow and room turnover throughout the day
• Assist with clinical charting and documentation in eCW
• Maintain appropriate infection control, sterilization, and safety protocols
• Keep operatories stocked, organized, and ready for the next patient
• Support dentists and the clinical team as needed to ensure smooth daily operations
• Help create a positive, welcoming experience for pediatric patients, parents, and adult patients
• Assist with inventory management and operatory readiness

What We're Looking For

• Dental Assistant certification and/or relevant dental assisting experience
• Digital X-ray experience required
• Pediatric dental experience preferred
• Experience working in a busy dental practice preferred
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and maintain efficiency in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working with children and families
• Professional, dependable, and patient-focused approach
• eCW experience preferred but not required; we can train the right candidate on our system
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Floating and recognized holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• FSA/HSA options
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• And other benefits available to eligible employees

Midwest Refuah Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, and lift or move up to 25 pounds.