Dental Assistant Expanded Function

Elkhart County Government; Goshen (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkhart County Government is seeking a Dental Assistant - Expanded Function to support dentists and hygienists in Elkhart. The role involves assisting during operative and preventive procedures and handling associated clerical tasks.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with dental clinic experience, radiology license, and may require CPR, Hepatitis B vaccination, and background check. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• High school graduate with one year of related education/on-the-job training and more than one year of experience working in a dental clinic.
• Radiology license required; Coronal polishing and/or placement of fluoride varnish certifications preferred.
• Must be well organized and a self-starter with computer skills (Windows).
• Valid driver's license.
• Hepatitis B vaccine eligible and CPR certified.
• Pre-employment background check and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting Dental Hygienists and Dentist with direct patient care, including assisting during operative/preventative procedures and performs various clerical duties.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Organized

Computer skills

Driver's license

CPR certified

TB test

Education

High school diploma

One year related education/training

Tools

Radiology license

Coronal polishing certification

Fluoride varnish certification

Job description

ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

DENTAL ASSISTANT-EXPANDED FUNCTION

DEPARTMENT: Health Department - Healthy Beginnings

HIRING RANGE: $23.46-$26.06/hour based on education and position related experience

BENEFITS OFFERED

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
• Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
• 14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP

HOURS: Monday-Thursday 36 hrs/week

LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting Dental Hygienists and Dentist with direct patient care, including assisting during operative/preventative procedures and performs various clerical duties.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• BILINGUAL SKILLS (ENGLISH/SPANISH) preferred
• High school graduate or equivalent with one year of related education/on-the-job training and more than one year of experience working in a dental clinic; Radiology license required; Coronal polishing and/or placement of fluoride varnish certifications preferred
• Must be well organized and a self-starter with computer skills-windows application
• Valid Driver's license
• Hepatitis B vaccine eligible and CPR certified
• Pre-employment background check and TB test

Elkhart County Human Resources
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION FILLED

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer