Dental Sleep Medicine Assistant

Job Title:Dental Sleep Medicine Assistant – Experienced Health/Wellness Professionals (5 years)Location:Arlington Heights area is a nice midway point between our S. Barrington and Lombard offices. This posting is for a position that requires time in both locations – full-time, 40 hrs/week, 4 × 10 hr shifts typicalWhy This Role:If you’ve built a career in kinesiology, physical therapy, chiropractic/optometry assisting, social work/psych, orthodontics or DME fitter, and you’re ready for a meaningful next step, this opportunity is for you. Join a growing practice where you’ll help patients improve sleep and airway health—and bring your experience in patient care, education and physiology to a forward-thinking, specialized field.What You’ll Do:• Work alongside our providers to document patient exams, treatment plans, and progress in our EHR.• Provide patient education on oral appliance insertion, removal, cleaning and maintenance (full training provided).• Take digital impressions, dental CT x-rays, vitals, and review questionnaires (training included).• Schedule follow-ups, coordinate referrals, assist with insurance/financial estimate review and payment collection.• Maintain infection-control procedures, room setup/breakdown, and support team operations.What You Bring (Preferred):• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a health, exercise, or behavioral science field.• 4 years post-undergrad experience in direct patient care or wellness roles (e.g., PT assistant, chiropractic/optometry assistant, social worker, health educator, medical scribe). We require 4 years of experience; we’re seeking someone with great patient care, customer service, & patient education skills to align with our team.• Strong communication, empathy, attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.• Proficiency (or willingness to learn) with EHR systems, and a reliable vehicle to travel between our multiple locations (if applicable).Compensation & Benefits:• Hourly pay range: $21 – $24 per hour.• Full-time role (approx. 40 hours/week)• Benefits: health insurance, vision, dental, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, flexible spending account, life insurance.• Paid training, long-term career track.Why You’ll Love It Here:• You’re not stepping into a clinical entry-level role — you’re joining a specialty practice that values your prior experience (4-6 yrs post bachelors), patient-care orientation, and drive to grow.• This is a rare hybrid of patient education health science tech work in a niche (“sleep & airway health”) that’s rapidly growing and high impact.• You’ll be surrounded by like-minded professionals, enabling peer-level collaboration and career momentum.How to Apply:Please submit your resume with a brief note about:1. Your 4-6 years of direct patient care or wellness experience2. What motivates you to move into dental sleep medicine / airway health3. Your availability and willingness to travel between our nearby officesWe look forward to connecting with someone ready for a long-term career step, not a transitional stop.Company DescriptionMidwest Dental Sleep Center is a Dental Sleep Practice operating 5 Clinics in the Chicagoland area. The company opened in 2006 and is an accredited facility who has limited its practice to Dental Sleep Medicine. General Dentists on staff are boarded in Dental Sleep Medicine.

Salary : $21 - $24