Posted 16 hours ago

Inventory Coordinator

Company: Jel Sert
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades

 West Chicago

Type: Full Time

Jel Sert is looking for an Inventory Coordinator to join their team. The Inventory Coordinator oversees packaging inventory movement from plant and outside warehouses to support production schedules. Minimum compensation for the Inventory Coordinator is $21.25. Position will require the employee to work overtime as needed. Jel Sert has an extensive benefits program that can be reviewed here.
Responsibilities:

  • Manage flow of materials between warehouse and plant to ensure materials are available for production and communicate any changes accordingly.
  • Ensure inventory meets the demands and expedite/de-expedite materials to prevent shortages/overages.
  • Maintain inventory database for plant and outside locations in QAD.
  • Oversee cycle count adjustments and returns of materials from production.
  • Support co-packing operations by ensuring materials are available based on production needs.
  • Work with MRP Analysts on movement of inventory as well as adjustments.
  • Participate in annual fiscal inventory.
Posted 16 hours ago

Assistant Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift

Company: Jel Sert
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades

 West Chicago

Type: Full Time

The 2nd Shift Assistant Production Supervisor will supervise employees to maximize employee safety, food quality, and productivity. Key responsibilities include daily safety observations, production monitoring, lot control, inventory accuracy, reporting, sanitation, housekeeping, and adherence to standard operating procedures. Assures the correct preparation of products and finished goods. Shared responsibility for Safety training, new methods e.g. 5 S, standardize work and methods improvements. Minimum compensation for the Assistant Production Supervisor is $26.26. For the 2nd shift opportunity, the shift differential to be paid for all time worked on 2nd shift is an additional $.50 per hour. For the 3rd shift opportunity, the shift differential to be paid for all time worked on 3rd shift is an additional $2.00 per hour. Position will require the employee to work overtime as needed. Jel Sert has an extensive benefits program that can be reviewed here.
Responsibilities:

  • Conduct safety line inspections, department safety audits, safety meetings.
  • Create daily and overtime schedules.
  • Delegate responsibilities to line group leaders and other employees.
  • Quality (high quality production, quality audits, clean environment) HACCP, Verification of CCP’s.
  • Assist in performing new hire orientation trainings.
  • Report and review employee disciplinary issues with supervisor.
  • Sanitation and housekeeping.
Posted 17 hours ago

Assistant Production Supervisor – 3rd Shift

Company: Jel Sert
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades

 West Chicago

Type: Full Time

Jel Sert is seeking an Assistant Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift. The 3rd Shift Assistant Production Supervisor will supervise employees to maximize employee safety, food quality, and productivity. Key responsibilities include daily safety observations, production monitoring, lot control, inventory accuracy, reporting, sanitation, housekeeping, and adherence to standard operating procedures. Assures the correct preparation of products and finished goods. Shared responsibility for Safety training, new methods e.g. 5 S, standardize work and methods improvements. Minimum compensation for the Assistant Production Supervisor is $26.26. For the 2nd shift opportunity, the shift differential to be paid for all time worked on 2nd shift is an additional $.50 per hour. For the 3rd shift opportunity, the shift differential to be paid for all time worked on 3rd shift is an additional $2.00 per hour. Position will require the employee to work overtime as needed. Jel Sert has an extensive benefits program that can be reviewed here.
Responsibilities:

  • Conduct safety line inspections, department safety audits, safety meetings.
  • Create daily and overtime schedules.
  • Delegate responsibilities to line group leaders and other employees.
  • Quality (high quality production, quality audits, clean environment) HACCP, Verification of CCP’s.
  • Assist in performing new hire orientation trainings.
  • Report and review employee disciplinary issues with supervisor.
  • Sanitation and housekeeping.
Posted 17 hours ago

MRP Analyst

Company: Jel Sert
Category: Professional Services

 West Chicago

Type: Full Time

Jel Sert seeks a MRP Analyst to join their team. The MRP Analyst oversees the inventories and orders needed to support production schedules for assigned items. Minimum compensation for the MRP Analyst is $49,063.00 annually. Compensation is determined by a candidate’s experience, education, skills, training, and the internal equity within their organization. Jel Sert has an extensive benefits program that can be reviewed here.
Responsibilities:

  • MRP Analyst/Buyer mainly for ingredients / some packaging as well.
  • Follow and/or develop departmental purchasing strategies.
  • Manage flow of materials between supplier and plant to ensure materials are available for production and communicate any changes accordingly.
  • Proactively manage purchase orders with suppliers ensuring order fulfillment, backorders, shortages, amendments, and/or delivery of materials do not delay Jel Sert’s production.
  • Ensure inventory meets the demands and expedite/de-expedite materials to prevent shortages/overages.
  • Maintain purchase order data and current vendor data and pricing in QAD.
  • Participation in vendor relations/negotiations as needed.
  • Detailed item set-up in 1.4.17 for all assigned items.
  • Work with Inventory control group to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Participate in annual fiscal inventory.
  • Special projects as required.
  • Backed up by other MRP Analysts as well as backs up.
Posted 18 hours ago

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Company: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades

 West Chicago

Type: Full Time

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County seeks a Heavy Equipment Mechanic who wll be responsible for performing mechanical maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs to a fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment, including diesel, alternative fuel, and hybrid systems. At the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, this position gets to take part in a national award-winning fleet and work within a state-of-the-art workshop and garage. Pay range for this position is $33.03 – $36.80 per hour. They offer an affordable benefit package including medical, pension program, and more. To find out more, click HERE.
Responsibilities:

  • Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, including alternative fuel and hybrid systems, mowers, tractors, graders, plow trucks, and more.
  • Diagnose and identify problems reported by drivers, utilizing specialized shop tools, equipment, and service information.
  • Refurbish and overhaul vehicles and equipment, including performing welding tasks and fabricating parts.
  • Install or remove specialized equipment, such as radios, lights, police squad equipment, and trailer plugs.
  • Respond to emergency roadside service calls to perform field repairs or transport vehicles/equipment back to the shop when necessary.
  • Keep a record of vehicle maintenance and perform road tests.
  • Maintain shop tools, equipment, and working areas in a safe, clean, and orderly fashion.
  • Foster a work environment that promotes safe work habits, become familiar with work procedures and policies, and observe and follow all safety best practices.
  • Maintain a supportive work environment and demonstrate a desire to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.
Posted 19 hours ago

Groundskeeper

Company: College of DuPage
Category: Other

 Glen Ellyn

Type: Full Time

Under immediate supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in all aspects of landscape maintenance including repair, demolition, construction, installation, and care of plants, trees, hardscapes, turf and related equipment. Starting pay begins at $20.03/hourly, based on experience.
This is a year-round groundskeeper position. Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.
Reponsibilities:

  • Participates in tree, plant, and turf maintenance, installation and care.
  • Installs and maintains all types of pavers and hardscapes.
  • Uses landscaping industry standard equipment and tools to perform assigned duties.
  • Mows, trims, weeds and repairs turf grass.
  • Mixes and applies chemical herbicides and pesticides.
  • Participates in snow removal operations.
  • Performs maintenance and repairs on college owned equipment and tools.
  • Coordinates daily work with end users, subcontractors, and other facilities staff.
  • Occasionally performs minor cement or asphalt patching on sidewalk and parking lots.
  • Erects regulatory and information signing.
  • Occasionally supports the work of building maintenance.
  • Occasionally maintains mowing and equipment maintenance records.
  • Assists in the irrigation system programming, maintenance and repair.
  • Assists in Athletic field Maintenance and field preparation for games.
  • Daily outdoor trash pickup and removal.
  • Daily creation and completion of work orders.
  • Occasionally supervises temporary worker and/or student workers.
  • Required to report to work during emergency conditions and may be assigned to report to college personnel at a different time and location and to perform different duties as necessary.
  • Annually responsible for 4 documented hours of continuous learning through seminars, classroom training or conferences.
  • Performs work safely in accordance with facilities department safety procedures, protocols and the College of DuPage safety program.
  • Completes college required training sessions.
  • Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work condition or practice to supervisor.
Posted 20 hours ago

Programmer Analyst I

Company: College of DuPage
Category: IT

 Glen Ellyn

Type: Full Time

College of DuPage has a Programmer Analyst position open. The Programmer Analyst performs computer programming and analysis activities as assigned to fulfill project requests, resolve problem reports and respond to help desk calls. Has technical knowledge necessary to perform work. Starting salary beginning at $66,487/annually, based on education and experience. Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.
Responsibilities:

  • Performs computer programming activities as assigned to fulfill projects, resolve problem reports, and respond to help desk calls.
  • This includes investigation, coding, testing, updating documentation, and preparation for implementation.
  • Receives assignments verbally or written.
  • In some cases, the specifications may be brief, and they will be required to use their system knowledge and analysis experience to complete the task.
  • Under direct supervision, performs analysis activities as assigned.
  • Consults with user to aid in the analysis of programming requests and resolution of problem reports and help desk calls.
  • Applies general technical knowledge for testing and resolving problems.
  • Serves as a resource when needed.
  • Must be able to use their problem solving, reasoning, and judgment skills to resolve issues with minimal supervision.
  • As requested, learn and become proficient in new technologies (examples are, but not limited to, programming languages, software, applications, etc.).
  • On call as needed to resolve application problems that affect the production environment.
Posted 20 hours ago

Academic Division Administrative Assistant, Business and Applied Technology

Company: College of DuPage
Category: Professional Services

 Glen Ellyn

Type: Full Time

College of DuPage is looking for an Academic Division Administrative Assistant for the Business and Applied Technology Department. This position will provide general administrative support to the division including the Dean, faculty and staff. Starting pay begins at $21.70/hr. based on experience. Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.
Responsibilities:

  • Provides day to day general administrative support to the Dean including scheduling meetings, maintaining outlook calendar and the full-time faculty evaluation schedule, preparing documents, coordinating travel and submitting reimbursements.
  • Provides general office administrative support for other divisional staff and faculty.
  • This may include ordering keys, prox card access, and maintaining a collection of textbook desk copies for new faculty.
  • May act as front desk reception in division office.
  • Acts as liaison between division faculty, staff, and students.
  • Triage requests and concerns.
  • Provides information or escalates issue as appropriate.
  • Coordinates the scheduling, invite, and set up of events, meetings, conferences, seminars, and orientation programs offered by the division.
  • This includes using the Astra room scheduling system, processing confirmation and invites, as well as Dining Services requisitions.
  • Provides administrative support for Faculty searches including preparing and distributing packets for search committee(s), schedules interviews, coordinates travel arrangements, and arrange tours.
  • Maintains full and part-time faculty database.
  • Coordinates the logistics related to class cancellations for absences or prior to the beginning of the term.
  • Maintains database of absences/substitutes.
  • Processes absence reporting and substitute payments for faculty.
  • Updates statistical report on number of classes and students affected.
  • Contacts students and assists them in enrolling in an alternative class.
  • Assists the Dean, Dean’s designee, Faculty Coordinators, and Support Specialists with scheduling courses.
  • This includes processing all forms to the Centralized Scheduling Office for standard and special rooms and labs.
  • May assist with the input of load percentages and faculty assignments into Colleague.
  • Assists in creating new administrative procedures and/or streamlining current procedures.
  • Participates in program and committee meetings as well as represent the division on College-wide committees.
  • Assists with the production of reports in Colleague and Business Objects and with updating the Astra Course Preferences listing, etc.
  • Compile materials for special projects and maintains divisional office records.
  • Interfaces with other Academic Divisions’ administrative support staff to ensure consistent practices.
  • Partners with the Division’s Business Associate to provide seamless support to the Division.
Posted 20 hours ago

Coordinator, APEX Business Development Program

Company: College of DuPage
Category: Professional Services

 Glen Ellyn

Type: Full Time, Temporary

College of DuPage seeks an APEX Business Development Program Coordinator to join their team. The Coordinator, APEX is an advising position through a federal, state and locally grant-funded economic development program, APEX Accelerator, locally hosted by College of DuPage’s Business Development Center. The role would serve in the capacity of administering the services under the grant, provides advising for government contracting including initial and ongoing counseling to those small businesses which seek to sell products and services to local, state, and federal government agencies. The Coordinator empowers businesses to prepare and position for government contracting by providing training in market research, networking/outreach initiatives, prospecting bids, proposal preparation, providing information regarding socio-economic certifications and providing ongoing training and support in alignment with APEX grant requirements. This position advises external small business clients through the federally funded APEX Accelerator program; it does not directly interact with College of DuPage academic departments or students. Starting pay begins at $49,640 based on experience. Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.
Responsibilities:

  • Provide business counseling to clients preparing to enter or expand within the government marketplace.
  • Conduct market and procurement research within local, state, and federal systems, including bid history, market assessments, and award analysis.
  • Identify, interview, and recommend subject-matter experts and resource providers as instructors and referral partners.
  • Develop, schedule, and implement annual program planning strategies, including organizing resources and sequencing seminars and workshops related to government contracting at all levels.
  • Develop, schedule, and deliver seminars, workshops, and conferences on APEX Accelerator-related and government contracting topics.
  • Attend required training sessions and staff meetings as mandated by the APEX Accelerator grant or Program Manager.
  • Assist the APEX Manager in developing program goals, budgets, and performance outcomes.
Posted 4 days ago

Safety Specialist – Operations and Construction

Company: City of Naperville
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades

 Naperville

Type: Full Time

The City of Naperville seeks a Safety Specialist – Operations and Construction to provide generalist safety support to Naperville’s operational and field construction functions with primary alignment to Water/Wastewater Utility and Public Works activities. This position partners with employees to conduct field inspections, strengthen hazard identification and job planning, develop and maintain safe work procedures, deliver targeted training, and support incident/near-miss investigations and corrective action management. The role emphasizes practical, field-ready risk controls applicable across industrial operations and public works construction environments including contractor oversight.
Anticipated hiring range for this position is $74,020.50 to $81,422.55 per year commensurate with credentials and experience. Excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance coverage, flexible spending account, deferred compensation, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Some responsibilities are the following:

  • Conducts routine field inspections/observations of Water/Wastewater and Public Works operations and construction activities (plants, pump stations, distribution/collection systems, streets/ROW work, facilities, shops/yards, and contractor sites). Documents findings and tracks corrective actions to closure.
  • Partners with supervisors and crews to identify hazards, assess risk, and recommend practical, field-ready controls aligned with how the work is performed (including sequencing, access, equipment limitations, and environmental conditions).
  • Reviews and strengthens job planning and job briefings (tailboards) for high-risk or non-routine work; provides coaching to supervisors and crews to improve hazard recognition and control selection.
  • Participates in and/or facilitates Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and risk assessments for new, changing, or non-routine tasks, equipment, processes, and work methods.
  • Supports development, revision, and field-validation of safe work procedures, permits, and related tools (checklists/forms) for industrial and construction activities common to Water/Wastewater and Public Works, such as:
    1. Confined space entry and rescue coordination (where applicable to roles and resources)
    2. Hazardous chemicals (receipt, storage, transfer, and use) and chemical inventory controls
    3. Excavation/trenching and utility locating
    4. Work zone traffic control and roadway exposure controls
    5. Lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and shop equipment safety
    6. Lifting/rigging, cranes/hoists, and material handling
    7. Fleet safety, shop safety, and contractor interfaces
    8. Storeroom/warehouse hazards (powered industrial trucks, racking, storage, and handling)
  • Develops and delivers targeted safety training and briefings aligned with operational needs and coordinates training with departmental resources as needed.
Posted 4 days ago

Safety Specialist – Electric

Company: City of Naperville
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades

 Naperville

Type: Full Time

The City of Naperville seeks a Safety Specialist – Electric to serve as the primary safety resource supporting Naperville’s electric utility operations and construction activities. This position partners with employees to conduct field inspections, strengthen hazard identification and job planning, develop and maintain electric utility safety procedures, coordinate and deliver targeted training, and support incident/near miss investigations and corrective action management. The role emphasizes practical, field-ready risk controls applicable across electric utility environments including contractor oversight. Serves as a liaison between City safety and electric operations to promote consistent, practical, and field-ready safe work practices.
Anticipated hiring range for this position is $74,020.50 to $81,422.55 per year commensurate with credentials and experience. Excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance coverage, flexible spending account, deferred compensation, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Responsibilities:

  • Conducts routine field inspections/observations for electric distribution operations, substations, metering, automation & control, engineering, switching activities, and utility construction work. Documents findings and tracks corrective actions to closure.
  • Partners with supervisors and crews to identify hazards and recommend practical risk controls and corrective actions that can be implemented in the field.
  • Develops, revises, and maintains written safety procedures, safe work practices, and supporting forms/checklists for electric utility operations.
  • Reviews and strengthens job planning and job briefings (tailboards) for high-risk or non-routine work; provides coaching to supervisors and crews to improve hazard recognition and control selection.
  • Participates in and/or facilitates Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and risk assessments for new, changing, or non-routine tasks, equipment, processes, and work methods. Develops and delivers targeted safety training and briefings aligned with electric operation needs and coordinates training with departmental resources as needed.
  • Supports monthly safety meetings by developing, reviewing and/or delivering content and reinforcing key safety expectations.
  • Conducts and/or supports incident and near-miss investigations; applies root cause methods and ensures corrective and preventive actions are defined, assigned, tracked, and verified for effectiveness.
  • Serves as a liaison to employees and supervisors by providing responsive guidance, mentoring, and credible field support to improve compliance and safe work performance.
  • Provides technical input for PPE and equipment readiness expectations (selection, use, inspection, and care) aligned with task hazards and operational conditions.
  • Supports contractor safety interfaces on electric projects by helping align safety expectations, reviewing field conditions, and verifying safe work practices.
  • Maintains records and documentation associated with inspections, training, corrective actions, and program activities for compliance and historical purposes.
  • Prepares reports on safety activities, inspection findings, training participation, and corrective action status as directed.
  • Coordinates with the Safety Manager and departmental leadership to support safety goals, leading indicators, and continuous improvement activities aligned with Naperville’s safety program roadmap.
Posted 4 days ago

Crisis Services Technician – On Call

Company: DuPage County Health Department (DCHD)
Category: Professional Services

 Wheaton

Type: Part Time

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for new on-call team members at their Crisis Recovery Center, to work as Crisis Services Technicians. This is an opportunity to be part of the expanding crisis services at the DuPage County Health Department. In this on-call position, you will be required to work at least three (3) shifts per month, having evening and weekend availability, working no more than 1000 hours per year. This pays $17.00 an hour. They offer a $2.00 per hour shift differential for the second shift and $2.50 for the overnight shift. They offer flexibility in scheduling your hours, their schedule is made one month in advance allowing you to be able to sign up for shifts.
Responsibilities:

  • Supports maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment for clients seeking services through Crisis Recovery Center programs on the Substance Use Stabilization Unit, Adult Mental Health Unit, and Youth Mental Health Unit, as well as in Crisis Residential.
  • Facilitates client safety and quality care in Crisis Residential and Crisis Recovery Center Programs, through completion of client rounding and belongings checks.
  • Assists with client medication observation in Crisis programming as needed.
  • Performs tasks related to maintaining environmental standards in crisis programming.
  • Assist in de-escalation of clients experiencing a mental health crisis through engagement with client and coordination with team members providing clinical intervention.
  • Completion of required documentation within established timeframes, through use of an Electronic Client Record.
  • Participates in team meetings to assess clients’ progress.
  • Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.
Posted 4 days ago

Purchasing Services Manager

Company: Illinois Tollway
Category: Professional Services

 Downers Grove

Type: Full Time

Illinois Tollway seeks a Purchasing Services Manager to join their team. The Purchasing Services Manager reports to the Deputy Chief of Procurement and oversees the procurement of all Goods and Services. Responsible for developing policies and procedures, reviewing and approving the development and issuing of solicitations including Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI) and Small Purchases while ensuring project timelines are met. Responsible for training staff and overseeing bid analysis process and RFP evaluation and negotiation processes. Demonstrate a thorough comprehension of all systems and processes used by procurement staff and operational areas. Identify and develop continuous improvement processes.
Salary range is $110,000 – $115,000. They offer a nice benefits package. For benefits details, click on the benefits tab on job listing.
Additional responsibilities:

  • Manage the procurement process for Goods and Services procured for IT, Administration, Finance, Legal, Operations, Engineering, Business Systems, and other Tollway User Departments.
  • Determine and implement the appropriate procurement methods to ensure procurements are executed following Tollway policies and procedures.
  • Review and approve solicitations including Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI) and Small Purchases.
  • Develop procurement policies and procedures in accordance with all laws, rules and regulations.
  • Manage and train procurement staff including but not limited to Senior Contract Negotiators and Senior Buyers Oversee bid analysis process and RFP evaluations and negotiation processes.
  • Collaborate with user departments and provide procurement direction.
  • Perform systems and internal control reviews of departmental work.
  • Evaluate staff performance and ensure the necessary tools, training and resources are provided to perform the assigned work timely and effectively.
  • Oversee preparation of board items through to contract execution Facilitate procurement trainings and workshops for vendors and Tollway staff. Lead process improvements, cost savings initiatives and other efforts to achieve efficiencies.
  • Ensure information for monthly Board items is accurate and submitted timely Assist in the development and monitoring of the department’s KPIs to ensure processing times and other metrics are met for the Goods and Services team
Posted 4 days ago

Production Manager, Professional/Clinical Publications

Company: American Academy of Pediatrics
Category: Professional Services

 Itasca

Type: Full Time

American Academy of Pediatrics has a Production Manager position to fill. This position will manage the publishing production process of assigned American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) medical textbooks and professional/clinical books, ensuring products are delivered within established timelines, budgets, and AAP editorial guidelines.  Annual salary range is $92,823.63 – $97,980.74. Click to see all benefits offered: https://downloads.aap.org/DOHRAS/BenefitsAtAAP.pdf.
Responsibilities:

  • Manage all aspects of textbook and medical book publishing, including researching and choosing vendors for permissions, developmental editing, copyediting, typesetting, design, and printing working with editors and relevant AAP staff.
  • Serve as production staff liaison to internal staff and external partners/vendors to define and improve the process of metadata collection and distribution.
  • Research, prepare, and manage production schedules and facilitate workflow among relevant internal and external partners, troubleshoot potential variances, and implement effective solutions to ensure timely delivery and cost containment.
  • Develop and approve detailed print and digital book specifications, including size, paper, binding, metadata, and accessibility.
  •  Establish and monitor detailed product budgets. Conduct ongoing cost analysis, communicate variances, and propose cost-savings opportunities such as alternate specification options. Track and reconcile production costs and provide final reports to relevant staff for inventory and P&L updates.
  • Keep current on publishing trends and recommend appropriate book formats to ensure cost effectiveness, improved process efficiency, and optimum user experience for diverse audiences.
  • Maintain collaborative relationships with vendors, solicit bids, and negotiate contracts for cost savings. Research and identify new vendors, including overseas printing and typesetting vendors where applicable.
  • Maintain knowledge of AAP editorial style guidelines and other established publishing requirements to ensure products are in compliance.
  • Conduct proof reviews and other quality assurance checks to ensure production of the highest quality products.
  • Participate on internal teams to understand the needs of the other areas and to recommend workflow process changes when applicable.
Posted 4 days ago

Practice Assistant

Company: Midwestern University
Category: Healthcare

 Downers Grove

Type: Full Time

Midwestern University seeks a Practice Assistant for the Dental Institute department. The Practice Assistant in the College of Dental Medicine – Illinois (CDMI) assists the dentist and student dentists in examining and treating patients. The Practice Assistant in the Dental Institute is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the CDMI’s clinics, including the coordination of materials, equipment, and supplies, answering patient phone calls, scheduling patient appointments, and retrieving and relaying patient phone messages to students and faculty. Incumbents in this position work in multiple areas within the CDMI’s clinics on a rotational and/or specific assignment-based system. The Practice Assistant in the Dental Institute reports directly to the Practice Assistant Supervisor and must be able to adapt to work schedule changes based on the hours of the clinic. Pay is $23.31 an hour. Benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long-term disability, and pet insurance; flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care accounts; paid holidays, sick/flex days, personal days, and vacation days; and more.
Some responsibilities are the following. To see full list, click on Apply Now.

  • Participate in the cycle of equipment, instruments and supplies.
  • Deliver instrument carts to student dentists within the various suites.
  • Check out equipment, instrument and supplies to the student dental provider.
  • Deliver instrument carts with used supplies back to the sterilization room and return used instruments.
  • Schedule and confirm appointments with the goal of optimizing clinic utilization. Among other tasks, it will include the systematic review of various student schedules, review of reports for patients with overdue appointments, and proactively facilitating the clinic schedule to ensure that available clinic times are utilized.
  • Keep treatment records.
  • Report malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
  • Identify and report general maintenance problems.
  • Assure presence of necessary materials.
  • Request and maintain the materials and supplies necessary for day-to-day operation.
  • Assure adherence of all clinic policies including infection control guidelines.
  • Participate in instrument, equipment and supply coordination.
  • Receive, greet and prepare patients for treatment.