Dental Assistant

Cleveland Clinic

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 8:00am to 5:00pm. A caregiver who excels in this role will: 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• State certified as a Dental Assistant Radiographer
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
• 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.

Benefits

• The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment.
• All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
• Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
• Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED