Dental Sleep Medicine Assistant (Lombard). Training available

Join Our Team as a Dental Sleep Medicine Assistant!

Are you passionate about improving health and wellness? Would you love to make a real difference in people's lives? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team in a unique and rewarding field!

Our practice specializes in treating Sleep Apnea and snoring through Dental Sleep Medicine—a rapidly growing area with no formal training programs for Dental Sleep Assistants. This presents an incredible opportunity for individuals who are eager to learn and make an impact. No prior experience in Sleep Medicine or Dentistry is necessary, as we provide comprehensive on-the-job training, and we’ll compensate you for your learning time.

Why Work With Us?

• Make a Difference: Help patients improve their sleep quality and overall health.
• Training & Growth: Paid training program with opportunities for advancement from level I to IV.
• Unique Environment: Work in a supportive and team-oriented setting alongside individuals from diverse backgrounds, including psychology, social work, physical therapy, kinesiology, and chiropractic. We select staff who share our values and vision for excellent patient care.
• No Dental Sleep Medicine Experience Needed: All necessary training provided—no previous experience in Sleep Medicine or Dentistry required!

Job Details:

• Reliable Vehicle Required: A dependable personal vehicle is required.
• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week (7:00 am – 5:30 pm).
• Tuesday - Friday: Lombard
• Travel Required: You will need to travel to our Lombard office for your regular schedule. Parking is provided. Note: Every member of our team is at times asked to provide coverage in other offices when needed.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Prior experience is required: Direct patient care in roles like counseling, social work, medical scribing, dental/orthodontic assisting, physical therapy assisting, or similar fields.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and Sleep Medicine is a plus, but we provide all necessary training.
• Proficient typing skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus.

Key Traits We’re Looking For:

• Patient-Centered: You genuinely care about helping patients and making them feel valued.
• Detail-Oriented: You’re organized, accurate, and efficient.
• Accountable: Reliable and consistent in your work, always delivering high-quality results.
• Team Player: You work well with others, flexible, and contribute positively to the team.
• Growth-Minded: You are eager to learn and grow within the role and the field and willing to work hard.

Responsibilities

• Accompany healthcare providers during patient encounters to accurately document physical examinations, and treatment plans.
• Enter medical information into electronic health records (EHR) systems in real-time.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure accurate and complete documentation.
• Provide patient education on oral appliance insertion, removal, cleaning etc. (training provided).
• Complete administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and coordinating referrals.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
• Set-up and break down rooms utilizing infection control procedures.
• Room patients, take vitals (training provided) and review questionnaires for completion and clarity.
• Review financial estimate prepared by insurance team and collect payments.
• Take Dental CT X-Ray (training provided).
• Take digital impressions of teeth and bite (training provided).
• Other duties as assigned. This is not intended to be a complete list but rather an overview.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team in a field that is truly transforming lives. If you're ready to start a fulfilling career in Dental Sleep Medicine and make a real difference in others’ health, apply today!

Take the first step toward a rewarding career, and help others sleep better and live healthier!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• This is a long-term or career position. Are you looking for a position where you can stay with the same company for a career position over the long term? Does this seem like the type of position you would like to have for the long term?
• No more than about a 30 min drive to selected locations?
• Available working vehicle and willingness to travel to advertised locations?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Psych/Social Work/Medical/Dental/Vision/Chiro/PT etc.: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24