Dental Assistant
About the Role
Ohio Dental Outreach is a school-based mobile dental practice seeking a Dental Assistant in Cleveland, OH and surrounding areas to provide dental care to underserved children at schools. The innovative in‑school program operates during school hours with no nights or weekends, offering a diverse work environment ideal for working parents and those wanting to make a difference. Through its affiliation with Smile Programs—the nation’s leading in‑school dental program founded nearly 20 years ago by two dentist‑moms—the organization delivers preventive and restorative care to about 500,000 children each year across 20 states, partnering with over 8,000 school districts.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing dental care to underserved children in school settings
- Set up and break down portable dental equipment (ability to lift up to 50 lbs)
- Work well with children and function as a team player on a small team
- Travel to schools across counties with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Qualifications
- X‑Ray Certification
- CPR/BLS certification
- Working experience as a Dental Assistant
- Digital X‑ray imaging experience
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Willingness to travel to schools across counties
- Ability to work well with children
- Team player able to work on a small team
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs for equipment setup
Benefits
- Evenings, weekends, and summers off
- Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
- Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
- Full‑time and part‑time positions available
- State‑of‑the‑art portable dental equipment
- Latest technology and digital radiography
Pay
$20‑$24 per hour
Schedule
School‑day schedule of approximately 6‑7 hours, typically between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM; evenings, weekends, and summers off.