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Dental Assistant I - College of Dentistry

University of Illinois • Full-time • Chicago, Illinois, United States • $20 / hour • 3m ago

Dental Assistant I - College of Dentistry

Hiring Department: College of Dentistry

Location: Chicago, IL USA

FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday / 8 hours per day

Workplace Type: In Office

Posting Close Date: 7/29/2025

Salary Range: $20.79 / hourly

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

The University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry (UIC COD) is seeking full-time, Dental Assistants I to join a worldwide leader in oral health education, clinical care and research that is patient –centered and evidence-based.

The College of Dentistry is the largest oral health college in the State of Illinois, provides care for 35,000 patients a year, and has over 500 students seeking dental degrees including DMD, PhD and Master’s programs and it is the only research-oriented dental school in Illinois. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package.

The Dental Assistant I is utilized throughout UIC COD. The Dental Assistant I duties include but are not limited to, preparing areas for dental procedures which includes stocking, wiping down dental units, maintaining inventory lists, sterilization, and reporting malfunctioning equipment. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

Qualifications:

High school graduation or equivalent.

The preferred candidate has excellent communication and customer service skills and will have knowledge of dental terminology.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

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