Dental Assistant - Float

Community Action Committee of Pike County; Piketon (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Dental Assistant I to join their team. The role involves assisting with patient care and office duties to ensure a positive experience for patients while maintaining regulatory compliance. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant certifications, and experience in dental settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in dental or healthcare.
• Current Dental Assistant Radiographer's Certificate (Ohio).
• CPR and AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist chairside using 4-handed dentistry technique.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-op care.
• Disinfect and sterilize instruments and handpieces.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Dental Records

Job description

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A Dental Assistant I, as part of the VVHC dental team, enables the dentists to provide efficient, high-quality care, and assists the entire team with patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The Dental Assistant influences the efficiency and productivity of patient flow through timely, accurate, and professional preparation of patients and patient information, while striving to maintain excellent patient relations, ensuring patients are well cared for, happy, and satisfied.

Functional Area: Patient Care/Operational Excellence

Estimated Effort: 75%

Deliverables, Outcomes, And Expectations:

• Ensure all patients enjoy a positive experience and are treated with care and compassion.
• Coordinate patient flow with dental and patient access staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and clinic policies.
• Prepare and maintain dental materials, supplies, and instruments.
• Disinfect and sterilize instruments and handpieces per CDC/clinic policy.
• Assist dentist chairside using 4-handed dentistry technique.
• Aid in diagnostic exams, procedures, and surgical interventions.
• Collect and record health information and vital signs.
• Document dental services in patient records.
• Clean and disinfect the dental clinic and equipment following OSHA, CDC, and clinic regulations.
• Maintain and operate equipment such as radiographic tools, sterilizers, and more.
• Stock and manage dental supplies.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-op care.
• Follow through with post-visit responsibilities.
  
  

Functional Area: Administrative/Clerical Tasks

Estimated Effort: 15%

Deliverables, Outcomes, And Expectations:

• Participate in daily morning huddles.
• Complete internal/external referrals and coordinate care.
• Assist with phone triage and identify emergencies.
• Maintain physical condition of clinic and instruments.
• Prepare treatment plans and cost estimates.
• Handle insurance pre-authorizations.
• Manage outgoing lab work and patient follow-up.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
  
  

Functional Area: Service and Other Responsibilities

Estimated Effort: 10%

Deliverables, Outcomes, And Expectations:

• Serve on committees, workgroups, or service teams within VVHC and CAC.
• Promote oral health and demonstrate commitment to the organization's mission.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
  

Experience

• Preference given to those with dental or healthcare experience.
  
  

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current Dental Assistant Radiographer's Certificate (Ohio State Dental Board).
• Current certified dental assistant (DANB, AMT, or CODA).
• CPR and AED certification (American Heart Association).
  
  

Direct Patient Care Requirements

• Verification of license/certification/registration.
• Proof of education and training.
• OIG query completion.
• Fit for duty verification.
• Three professional references.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Proof of Hepatitis B immunity.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic dental records and digital radiography.
• Certification in minimal sedation (N2O-O2) monitoring.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Clinic setting with occasional travel between clinics (up to 25%).
• Fast-paced work environment.
• Requires sitting, hand use, reaching, talking, and hearing.
• Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Close vision required.
• Must lift/move up to 10 lbs regularly and up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Strong verbal and written communication required. English proficiency necessary.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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