Dental Assistant

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $500

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic offers a Dental Assistant role at the Main Campus in Cleveland, OH. The position involves assisting with patient assessments and treatments, taking radiographs, and managing impressions, supplies, and administrative tasks.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, state radiographer certification, and BLS. Two years of dental assisting experience is preferred, with duty flexibility in clinical and operating room settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• State certification as a Dental Assistant Radiographer; cert varies by area.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross is required.
• Specific certification varies by assigned area.
• Knowledge of dental management of medically compromised patients (cardiology, oncology, hematology, infectious disease).

Responsibilities

• Assist with performing assessments and treatments.
• Perform diagnostic radiographs.
• Obtain alginate impressions for diagnostic/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.

Skills

Dental radiography

Patient care

Sterilization

Administrative tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental Assistant Radiographer certification

BLS certification

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

This position is eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus*

This position is eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus*

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 7:30am to 4:30pm with some days as late as 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.

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 the American Red Cross
• Specific certification required depends on the assigned area.
• 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:

• 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.).