Dental Assistant

Cleveland Clinic; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital is seeking a Dental Assistant to support patients and dental caregivers in a fast-paced setting. The role operates under dentist supervision with a three‑tier model that progresses to leadership and potential supervision.

This full-time position runs Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 5:00pm, with responsibilities spanning patient care, radiography, impressions, and clerical duties. BLS certification and radiography credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED.
• State certification as Dental Assistant Radiographer is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be current.
• Certification requirements may vary by assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessments and treatments.
• Perform diagnostic radiographs.
• Obtain alginate impressions for diagnostic use.
• Handle administrative duties as assigned.
• Maintain dental equipment and supplies and sterilize instruments.
• Maintain examination areas and assist in OR settings as needed.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State certified as Dental Assistant Radiographer

BLS certification (AHA/ARC)

Job description

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 2021, 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.

This is a full-time role. A caregiver in this position will work Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 5:00pm on 4- 9hr shifts.

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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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 American Red Cross
• Knowledge and understanding of the dental management of medically compromised patients to include cardiology, oncology, hematology and infectious disease patients

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Up to two years of dental assisting experience

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to ambulate patients for x rays and to dental chair.
• Dexterity sufficient to operate CRT/PC and other office equipment.
• Ability to work while standing the majority of work day.
• Requires frequent data entry, lifting patients, pushing/pulling over 75 pounds, sitting, squatting, standing and walking.
• Must possess manual dexterity to pass instrumentation, hand mix impression material and stone / plaster, use applicator gun to express impression gun, trimming casts as well as operate PC.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $16.47

Maximum hourly: $23.61

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).