Dental Assistant

Knox Public Health; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Time

Personal Leave

Life Insurance

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

Knox Public Health in Mount Vernon, OH is seeking a Dental Assistant to join its community dental team. The role provides chairside assistance, infection control, and support for daily clinical operations to deliver high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, and detail-oriented, able to work with patients and the dental team while maintaining a welcoming environment. Experience with electronic health records is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ohio dental X-ray licensure or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• CDA certification preferred.
• Previous dental experience preferred.
• Experience using electronic health records preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, coworkers, and dental professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists, dental hygienists and other dental staff during examinations and procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment for patient care.
• Seat patients, provide chairside assistance, and ensure a positive patient experience.
• Take and process dental X-rays per regulations and clinic protocols.
• Disinfect, sterilize, and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Maintain treatment areas and assist with inventory management.
• Support accurate patient documentation and records.
• Assist with patient registration and scheduling-related duties.
• Collaborate with the dental team to support efficient patient flow and high-quality care.

Skills

Compassionate

Detail-oriented

Team player

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA certification preferred

Tools

Dental X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Join Our Dental Team!

Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in your community? Knox Public Health is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our Community Health Center dental team!

In this role, you'll work alongside dental professionals to provide quality patient care, support daily clinical operations, and help create a welcoming, safe, and comfortable environment for patients.

Whether you're an experienced dental assistant or looking to grow your career in dental healthcare, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the oral health of our community. Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable individual to support the delivery of high-quality dental care. This position provides chairside assistance, prepares treatment areas, maintains infection control standards, and supports efficient daily dental operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, patient-focused, and committed to creating a positive dental experience while improving the oral health of our community.

Essential Functions:

• Assist dentists, dental hygienists, and other dental professionals during patient examinations and procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment for patient care.
• Seat patients, provide chairside assistance, and help ensure a positive patient experience.
• Take and process dental X-rays in accordance with applicable regulations and clinic protocols.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment while following infection prevention and safety standards.
• Maintain treatment areas, monitor supplies, and assist with inventory management.
• Support accurate patient documentation and maintain organized patient records.
• Assist with patient registration, scheduling-related support, and other administrative functions as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the dental team to support efficient patient flow and high-quality care

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, required
• Ohio dental X-ray licensure or ability to obtain the required credential within 6 months
• Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA), preferred
• Previous dental experience, preferred
• Experience utilizing electronic health records, preferred
• Ability to work effectively with patients, coworkers, and dental professionals

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Personal Leave
• Life Insurance
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Retirement under OPERS (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System)

Knox Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer