Dental Assistant I
About the role
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children's Is Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive Job Description Provided Upon Request.
Responsibilities
- Assist Doctor with Dental Procedures - Monitor patients, including those on nitrous oxide or narcotics.
- Take blood pressure and pulse.
- Monitor respiration, mucosal color and consciousness.
- Use suction devices, water spray, cotton rolls and holders; retract cheek and tongue.
- Assist with the management and calming of patients.
- Use papoose boards and mouth props.
- Reassure anxious patients.
- Prepare local anesthetic.
- Apply and remove plaque disclosure.
- Mix restorative material, take primary impression using