Dental Assistant
About The HealthCare Connection
Founded in 1967, The HealthCare Connection was Ohio’s first Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Our mission is to provide quality and accessible primary healthcare services through community responsive approaches that address financial, geographic, and other barriers to care for residents of northern Hamilton County and surrounding areas. THCC is proudly recognized as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), the highest level of recognition attainable for quality care.
We boast two primary care locations and 6 school-based health centers providing quality value-based care for over 20,000 patients. We provide services in Primary Care, Infectious Disease, Substance Use, Integrated Behavioral Health, Dental Services, Women’s Health, and Pharmacy.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms and patients for procedures
- Provide chairside assistance to the Dentist, Dental Hygienist, and/or EFDA
- Record exam findings and maintain accurate documentation
- Maintain inventory of dental supplies and ensure clinical readiness
- Support patient flow and clinic operations
- Aid with various dental procedures as needed
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED (required)
- Ohio Radiographer’s License (required)
- Certification in Dental Assisting or equivalent on-the-job training
- Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain)
- Familiarity with dental and infectious control standards
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations
- Strong organizational skills and willingness to learn electronic dental record systems
- Team-oriented, flexible, and open to supervision
Benefits
- Health Insurance and Wellness Rewards Program
- Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Free Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Comprehensive Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays
Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug-Free Workplace
The HealthCare Connection is focused on creating a community that promotes dignity and respect for employees, patients and other community members. THCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, military status or other characteristics protected by law and will not be discriminated against based on disability. THCC will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and a drug screen.