Dental Assistant [Mansfield, OH]

Third Street Family Health Services; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive Market Value Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

403(b) retirement plan

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid long-term disability

Job summary

Third Street Family Health Services in Mansfield, Ohio, is looking for a detail-oriented Dental Assistant to provide chair-side assistance and care for patients. The ideal candidate will help ensure patients feel comfortable, and advise them on oral hygiene while managing dental procedures efficiently.

This position offers competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as generous paid time off and tuition assistance. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain necessary certifications within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to be Credentialed as a Dental Assistant within the first 90 days.
• Dental Assistant Radiographer Licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures.
• Record patient health histories and information.
• Ensure patient comfort before, during, and after treatment.
• Advise patients on oral hygiene and dental care.
• Prepare and sterilize dental supplies and equipment.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Patient care

Oral hygiene advice

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Graduate of a Dental Assisting program

Tools

Dental equipment

Sterilization tools

Job description

What We're Looking For

Are you a proactive problem-solver who takes pride in delivering meaningful work that makes a lasting impact? We're looking for a driven and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Dental Assistant.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides chair-side assistance to provider in the performance of dental procedures.
• Collect and record patient health histories (dental and medical) and record information for provider's reference prior to examination.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
• Advise patients in oral hygiene and dental care.
• Interact positively with a diverse, sometimes difficult, and demanding patient population. Provide service in a manner that is appropriate for the patients age; demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patients physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs.
• Prepares, sterilizes, and organizes dental supply and dental equipment according to OSHA, Joint Commission, and Clinic Standards.

What We Offer

• Your ideas, input, and contributions are valued and recognized.
• Excellent clinical, administrative, and management support.
• Forward-thinking, collaborative, transparent, and inclusive company culture.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Competitive Market Value Compensation.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Tuition assistance.

Protecting Your Future

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Ability to be Credentialed as a Dental Assistant (within the first 90 days)
• Dental Assistant Radiographer Licensure, Required
• Graduate of a Dental Assisting program, Preferred

Third Street is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities and patients we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail] or call 419-522-6191 ext. 2201.