DENTAL ASSISTANT

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a vital part in providing exceptional patient care. Join a dynamic dental team where your skills and enthusiasm make a real impact!

Essential Functions

• Serve as a dental care guide to patients and make every reasonable effort to make patients as comfortable as possible.
• Welcome and drape the patient.
• Review patient’s medical and oral history.
• Elicit relevant information from patient/caregiver regarding current and prior conditions or ailments.
• Measure and record patient vital signs.
• Educate patients and their caregivers on recommended techniques to improve and maintain good oral health.
• Prepare treatment rooms, tools, and equipment according to LCH&D protocols.
• Clean treatment rooms, tools, and equipment after procedures according to LCH&D protocols.
• Must demonstrate clinical competency in all 4 handed dental procedures including but not limited to: Preventative Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Oral Surgery Procedures, Endodontics, Diagnostic Radiographs.
• Must demonstrate competency in the role as “floater” and demonstrate good time management.
• Promote good health throughout the facility in conversation and behavior.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Comply with HIPAA guidelines at all times.
• Maintain infection control standards at all times per organization policy.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed a dental assistant program, and have an Ohio State Dental Radiograph permit or eligibility for a permit.
• Must have BLS certification.
• Previous dental experience preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Prescription Coverage
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Give back, outreach, and true advocacy to the patient community we serve.