Shoreline Dental Chicago is a privately-owned, fee-for-service boutique dental practice in the heart of downtown Chicago. We’re dedicated to exceptional patient care and a warm, professional team culture. We’re hiring a Dental Assistant to join our clinical team — at Shoreline, our assistants do more than assist: they guide patients through their visit from seating to checkout hand-off.
Position: Full-Time, W2 employee — approximately 32–36 hours per week
Schedule: Evening and weekend availability is non-negotiable — this role works two evening shifts per week and two Saturdays per month. Our patients prefer to be seen before work, after work, and on weekends, and our schedule reflects that. Please only apply if these hours work for you.
Compensation: $20–25/hour depending on experience, plus monthly team-based incentives
Location: Downtown Chicago — Streeterville, walking distance to the Red Line, Brown Line, and multiple bus routes, just steps from Northwestern. Paid parking available in the building.
Who You Are
Experienced chairside assistant — 1+ year in a dental office preferredWarm and reassuring with patients, especially anxious onesYou anticipate the doctor’s needs — instruments ready before they’re asked forMeticulous about room turnover, sterilization, and keeping treatment rooms immaculateOrganized with documentation and follow-through — lab cases never slip past youA team player who communicates clearly and takes feedback wellCoronal polishing certification, assisted hygiene experience, iTero scanning, or CareStack experience are a plusWhat You Will Do
Seat patients, review and update health histories, and confirm the day’s planned treatmentAssist chairside across general, cosmetic, and surgical proceduresTake digital X-rays and intraoral scansFabricate provisionals and support Invisalign and whitening deliveriesOrganize and track lab cases from impression to deliveryTurn over, stock, and sterilize treatment rooms to keep the day running on timeOur Team and Technology
You’ll join a team of four fellow assistants supporting general dentists and an in-house periodontist, alongside three hygienists and a dedicated front-desk team. The office has 8 operatories with digital X-rays, iTero scanners, CBCT, and an in-house 3D printer.
What We Offer
$20–25/hour depending on experienceMonthly team-based incentivesA defined advancement path — Dental Assistant I → II → III, with paid certification support (coronal polishing, sealants, expanded functions) at each levelPaid time offPaid holidays401(k) with employer match up to 4% (eligible after 90 days)Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (eligible after 90 days)Uniforms provided (Figs scrubs)6 weeks paid maternity leave (eligible after 1 year)Supportive, collaborative team in a beautiful downtown officeTo Apply
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Shoreline Dental Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Small, boutique, private practice (single owner)
Company DescriptionSmall, boutique, private practice (single owner) Read LessDental Hygienist — Part-Time or Full-Time
Shoreline Dental Chicago | Streeterville (60611)
Shoreline Dental Chicago is a privately-owned, fee-for-service boutique dental practice in the heart of downtown Chicago. We’re dedicated to exceptional patient care and a warm, professional team culture. We’re hiring a Dental Hygienist to join our clinical team — part-time and full-time schedules are both available, and we’ll work with the right candidate on either.
Position: Part-Time or Full-Time, W2 employee
Compensation: $50–60/hour + Additional per patient compensation
Location: Downtown Chicago — Streeterville, walking distance to the Red Line, Brown Line, and multiple bus routes, just steps from Northwestern. Paid parking available in the building.
Who You Are
Licensed Illinois Registered Dental Hygienist with current CPR/BLS certification
Warm and personable chairside — patients leave your chair feeling cared for
Thorough with perio charting, radiographs, and documentation
Comfortable educating patients and supporting case acceptance for recommended treatment
A team player who helps keep recare and the hygiene schedule strong
Local anesthesia certification and experience with iTero scanning are a plus
What You Will Do
Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing
Take and review digital radiographs and intraoral scans
Complete perio charting and accurate clinical documentation
Educate patients on home care and the why behind their treatment plan
Support doctors during exams and hand off recommended treatment clearly
Help keep patients on schedule for their continuing care
Our Team and Technology
You’ll join a clinical team that includes general dentists, an in-house periodontist, and three fellow hygienists, supported by a dedicated front-desk team that keeps your schedule full. The office has 8 operatories with digital X-rays, iTero scanners, CBCT, and an in-house 3D printer.
What We Offer
$50–60/hour + Additional per patient compensation
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) with employer match up to 4% (eligible after 90 days)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (eligible after 90 days)
Uniforms provided (Figs scrubs)
6 weeks paid maternity leave (eligible after 1 year)
Continuing education support
Supportive, collaborative team in a beautiful downtown office
Shoreline Dental Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
\nCompany DescriptionSmall, boutique, private practice (single owner)
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