Dental Assistant
Position #: 260007HS
Shift: Days
Status: Full-time
Work Days of the Week: M-F
UH Facility: Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
Location: Cleveland, OH
Remote Work: No
Salary: $18.12 – $28.35 /hour
Job Description & Qualifications
The Dental Assistant works on behalf of the patient and the dentist, helping to assure a high level of professional excellence in oral health care delivery.
What You Will Do
- Understand and manage the daily clinical schedule to ensure on-time appointments and the maintenance of production goals
- Manage clinical patient flow to ensure the most efficient and effective care for every patient
- Ensure that the appropriate clinical practice guidelines are consistently followed
- Carefully sterilize and disinfect all instruments and equipment
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and tray setups for dental procedures
- Greet and prepare patients for treatment; employ high-level customer service skills
- Effectively and safely capture intra- and extra-oral dental radiography and photos
- Proactively assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures, utilizing 4-handed assisting techniques
- Understand the scope of the treatment for each appointment, and prepare appropriately for all daily procedures
- Conduct work in compliance with organizational policies and procedures, safety, and regulatory guidelines
- Record medical and dental histories of patients
- Accurately record treatment information, both completed and proposed, in patients electronic medical file
- Maintain an organized and efficient clinical work-space; ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are “at the ready” in case of unexpected need
- Participate in the achievement of patient satisfaction and office production goals by working efficiently and providing a high level of patient service
- Provide patient education and educational materials
- Maintain the proper level of clinical product/material stock in accordance with established office standards
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
- Graduate of accredited Dental Assisting Program (Preferred)
Work Experience
- 1+ years Of experience in a clinical setting (Preferred) and
- Pediatric Dental specialty experience (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Good communication skills (Required proficiency)
- Well-developed Patient-Flow and Schedule management skills (Preferred proficiency)
- Ability to perform detailed work according to established formats and protocols (Required proficiency)
- Conscientious, task-oriented, work mentality (Required proficiency)
- Ability to perform detailed work according to the practice’s established clinical and office policies (Required proficiency)
- Good ambidextrous coordination and balance (Required proficiency)
- General computer and keyboard skills, knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (Required proficiency)
- General CDT Procedure Code knowledge (Preferred proficiency)
- Ability to multi-task and work with interruptions (Required proficiency)
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with patients and demonstrate a friendly attitude, even while under pressure (Required proficiency)
- Advanced CDT Procedure Code knowledge (Preferred proficiency)
- Dental practice management software knowledge (Preferred proficiency)
- Working knowledge of dental equipment and instrumentation (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of sterilization equipment and protocols (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
- Current State of Ohio Dental Radiographer’s License (Required)
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
- 10% May be required to fill in at our hospital location
Additional Salary Detail:
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of posting of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, union negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). This figure does not include, unless otherwise stated incentive pay or shift differential pay or the value of University Hospitals’ comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement plan options, and additional offerings. Click here to view complete wellness and benefits details.
For over 150 years, University Hospitals has been dedicated to our mission To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. Starting as a small Cleveland hospital in 1866, UH has grown into 18 hospitals and 40 health centers, serving 1 million people annually.
UH delivers exceptional care, advances medical innovation, and trains future healthcare leaders. Now, you have the opportunity to add your talents to this legacy of care. At UH, you’ll join a collaborative team in an inspiring environment where your skills and ideas will be valued. Together, we can continue to shape the future of healthcare and deliver on the promise of our mission for generations to come.
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We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.
View complete wellness and benefits details on our Why Choose Us page.
We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.
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