Dental Assistant

Cleveland Clinic•Slaton, TX

11d•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 Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2011, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, 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. Dental Services at Mercy Hospital is only one of two dental departments in the entire Cleveland Clinic enterprise. Under the dentist's supervision, the Dental Assistant will perform medical and administrative skills to support patients and dental caregivers. This is a fast-paced environment with back-to-back schedules, requiring a caregiver with a strong work ethic and flexibility. This role offers a three-tier dental assistant model that was created for Dental Assistants’ skill level. Reaching level three will allow you to be a leadership-level assistant, which can then lead to a supervisor role down the line.

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 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.