Dental Assistant

Safe Harbor Home Care; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career advancement

Collaborative team

Modern equipment

Travel reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Safe Harbor Home Care in Westerville, OH is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant to expand clinical skills in a growing dental specialty. Experience with chairside assisting, impressions, intraoral scanning, and dental imaging is valued; training will be provided in this Sleep Medicine-focused practice.

You will welcome patients, assist providers, capture digital impressions, explain treatment plans, and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Experience as Dental Assistant or Medical/Dental Assistant preferred.
• Proficient patient communication and professionalism.
• Familiarity with dental imaging and digital impressions.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and prepare them for appointments.
• Assist providers during procedures and coordinate care.
• Capture digital impressions and perform imaging.
• Educate patients on treatment plans and next steps.
• Maintain accurate treatment records and documentation.
• Prepare and maintain clinical rooms and equipment.
• Support patient experience from consult to follow-up.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Technology adoption

EMR/EHR experience

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Intraoral scanner

Job description

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant looking for an opportunity to expand your clinical skills and learn a growing dental specialty?

A specialty healthcare practice is seeking a Dental / Clinical Assistant to join its Westerville office. This position is especially well suited for candidates with hands‑on dental or orthodontic experience, including chairside assisting, digital or traditional impressions, intraoral scanning, dental imaging, Invisalign, retainers, or other dental appliances.

The practice specializes in Dental Sleep Medicine and oral appliance therapy for patients with sleep apnea. Previous Dental Sleep Medicine experience is not required. Comprehensive paid training will be provided to experienced dental professionals interested in developing expertise in this specialty.

We are looking for someone who combines strong dental assisting skills with excellent patient communication, professionalism, attention to detail, comfort with clinical technology, and a genuine desire to learn and grow.

What You'll Do

• Welcome and prepare patients for appointments
• Build meaningful relationships with patients throughout their treatment journey
• Capture digital impressions using advanced technology
• Assist providers during patient appointments
• Educate patients regarding treatment plans and next steps
• Coordinate follow-up appointments and ongoing care
• Communicate with referring physician offices
• Maintain treatment documentation and patient records
• Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and treatment rooms
• Support an exceptional patient experience from consultation through follow-up care

What We're Looking For

• Medical Assistant or Dental Assistant experience preferred
• Strong patient service and communication skills
• Professional, dependable, and positive attitude
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Comfortable learning new technology and equipment
• Experience using electronic medical or dental records
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel occasionally between local offices

Benefits

Why Join Us

• Paid training in a growing specialty
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Collaborative and supportive team
• Modern technology and equipment
• Meaningful work that improves patients’ health and quality of life
• Positive workplace culture focused on learning and professional development

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time OffPaid holidays
• Paid training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Performance incentives
• Wellness program
• Travel reimbursement when applicable