Dental Assistant

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

22d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Under the dentist's supervision, Dental Assistants perform medical and administrative skills to dental caregivers and supporting patients. A caregiver in this position works 7:30am to 4:30pm with some days as late as 5:00pm.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
State certified as a Dental Assistant Radiographer. Specific certification required is dependent on assigned area
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
Specific certification required depends on the assigned area.
Knowledge and understanding of the dental management of medically compromised patients to include cardiology, oncology, hematology, and infectious disease patients.

Nice To Haves

Two years of dental assisting experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with performing assessments and treatments.
Perform diagnostic radiographs.
Obtain alginate impressions for diagnostic and/or intra-oral appliances.
Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned.
Maintain dental equipment and medical supplies including sterilizing instruments, reordering, stocking, cleaning and troubleshooting.
Maintain examination areas.
Work in clinical and operating room settings as needed.