Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Dental Assistant / Clinical Support to assist dentists with patient care, chairside activities, record patient histories and vital signs, and help patients understand recommended treatments. Maintain patient comfort and ensure OSHA compliance.

Responsibilities include taking and developing X-rays, maintaining dental lab equipment, replenishing supplies, and ensuring tools are ready for use.

Qualifications

• EFDA certification required in Ohio.
• Strong patient interaction and communication skills.
• Ability to assist with dental procedures safely and effectively.
• Experience with X-ray taking/developing and basic clinical documentation.
• Knowledge of OSHA and infection/safety practices.
• Attention to detail and commitment to patient comfort.
• New graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with chairside activities and patient care; record patient histories and vital signs; help patients understand treatments and procedures.
• Maintain patient comfort and ensure compliance with OSHA and safety policies.
• Perform X-ray duties by taking and developing radiographs and maintaining documentation.
• Support clinical environment by maintaining lab equipment, replenishing supplies, and ensuring tools are ready for use.

Skills

Strong patient interaction

Procedural assistance

X-ray taking/developing

OSHA knowledge

Attention to detail

New graduates welcome

Education

Ohio EFDA certification

Job description

Dental Assistant / Clinical Support Role

Assist dentists with patient care and dental procedures by supporting chairside activities, recording patient histories and vital signs, and helping patients understand recommended treatments and procedures. Maintain patient comfort throughout appointments and ensure compliance with OSHA and established office safety policies.

Perform X-ray duties by taking and developing radiographs, while maintaining orderly, accurate documentation as required.

Support the clinical environment by maintaining dental lab equipment, monitoring and replenishing supplies, and ensuring tools are ready for use.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ohio EFDA certification required
• Strong patient interaction and communication skills
• Ability to assist with dental procedures safely and effectively
• Experience with X-ray taking/developing and basic clinical documentation
• Knowledge of OSHA and infection/safety practices
• Attention to detail and commitment to patient comfort
• New graduates welcome