Dental Assistant I - Patient Care & Radiography

Case Western Reserve University; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Winter recess

Job summary

Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, seeks a Dental Assistant 1 to support faculty and residents in the AEGD clinic, providing chair-side assistance, radiographs, sterile instrument handling, and patient care in a dynamic academic setting.

The role emphasizes infection control, training interns, patient records management, and daily clinic readiness, with a starting wage of $18.44 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3 months to 1 year dental assisting experience required.
• High School education required; Dental Assistant certification.
• Current radiology license and annual CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side dental assistance for faculty and residents.
• Take and develop radiographs; ensure sterility of instruments.
• Prepare clinic for daily schedule and maintain records.
• Assist with student/resident training and report violations.
• Coordinate patient admitting procedures and collect records.
• Check equipment and document repairs.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Insurance codes familiarity

Willingness to learn AI tools

Communication & teamwork

Attendance reliability

Face-to-face interaction

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Radiography equipment

Clinic management software

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, seeks a Dental Assistant 1 to support faculty and residents in the AEGD clinic, providing chair-side assistance, radiographs, sterile instrument handling, and patient care in a dynamic academic setting.

The role emphasizes infection control, training interns, patient records management, and daily clinic readiness, with a starting wage of $18.44 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.