Dental Assistant | X-Ray & Chairside Pro

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, assisting the dentist during procedures, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients.

Responsibilities include chair-side assistance, sterilization of instruments, taking X-rays, and maintaining accurate patient records. Strong communication, work ethic, and patient care passion are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• X-ray Radiation Health and Safety knowledge required.
• Coronal Polishing certification within 120 days of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Level I fingerprint clearance card: valid or applied within seven days of start.

Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side assistance to the dental clinician during procedures.
• Prepares patients for treatment and keeps them comfortable in the dental chair while gathering dental records.
• Maintains and sterilizes dental instruments.
• Maintains dental clinic inventory and equipment.
• Takes X-rays (FMX, BWX, Periapical, and/or Pano as prescribed).
• Disinfects equipment between patients and performs weekly maintenance.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Sterilization

X-ray taking

Patient communication

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, assisting the dentist during procedures, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients.

Responsibilities include chair-side assistance, sterilization of instruments, taking X-rays, and maintaining accurate patient records. Strong communication, work ethic, and patient care passion are preferred.