DENTAL ASSISTANT

Lorain County Health & Dentistry • Lorain, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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! We are looking for a motivated Dental Assistant who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver outstanding patient care and who shares in the commitment of our organization's philosophy of "partnership" with patients while integrating its values of Respect, Quality, Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence.

Requirements

• 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
• Must have valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Previous dental experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Must maintain accurate records.
• Comply with HIPAA guidelines as all times
• Must maintain infection control standards at all times per organization policy.

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
• Giving back, outreach, and true advocacy to the patient community we serve.

What This Job Offers

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