Unlicensed Dental Assitant

Clear Lakes Dental • Painesville, OH

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About The Position

Clear Lakes Dental is seeking a full-time Unlicensed Dental Assistant to support patients of all ages. No dental license or prior dental experience is required; the company provides 100% fully paid training. Dental Assistants prepare patients, instruments, and treatment rooms; assist dentists, dental therapists, and hygienists with patient care; and help ensure exceptional, well-organized service. The role is non-exempt and hourly, with compensation of $17.00. The scheduled hours are 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST, with a one-hour lunch break at 1:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of customer service experience.
• Desire to learn more about the dental industry.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Attention to detail, organization, and reliability.

Nice To Haves

• Secondary education is a plus.
• CPR training is a plus but is not required.
• Bilingual ability in Spanish, Somali, Oromo, or Hmong is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform job functions under the initial supervision of a licensed provider.
• Review patient charts and prepare instruments and equipment.
• Retrieve and record patients’ vital signs.
• Pour stone models and prepare cases to be sent to the lab.
• Record treatment information in patient records, document notes, and chart existing or proposed individualized treatment plans.
• Assist during oral surgical procedures by operating suction equipment, disinfecting the operative area, and supplying instruments and materials.
• Sterilize and prepare the operatory between patients.
• Clean and maintain equipment and the work area.
• Support infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
• Apply topical medications in appropriate dosages or quantities as prescribed by a dentist.
• Provide post-operative care instructions as directed by the dentist or provider.
• Record the patient’s preferred pharmacy.
• Ensure carts and cabinets are stocked daily.
• Assist other Dental Assistants with daily, weekly, and monthly checklists.
• Perform related work after receiving appropriate training.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Benefits

• 100% fully paid training

What This Job Offers

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