Dental Assistant

Legacy Staffing has partnered with a World-Class Healthcare Provider in Cleveland, OH to hire an experienced Dental Assistant. This is a full-time, first-shift opportunity working Monday through Friday with a pay range of $19-23/hour based on experience and skill level. This role focuses on providing chairside support, performing diagnostic radiographs, assisting with patient care, maintaining clinical areas, and ensuring a high standard of care for patients, including medically complex populations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist dentists with patient assessments, examinations, and treatments
• Perform diagnostic radiographs and obtain alginate impressions for diagnostic and intra-oral appliances
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and supplies for procedures
• Sterilize, stock, maintain, and troubleshoot dental equipment and instruments
• Provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques
• Maintain accurate patient records using dental practice management software
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, treatment plans, and post-procedure care
• Schedule appointments and assist with administrative and clerical responsibilities as needed
• Ensure compliance with infection control and safety standards
• Support patient care in both clinical and operating room settings as required

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Minimum of 1 year of Dental Assistant experience preferred.
• Must be state certified as a Dental Assistant Radiographer
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 
• Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, procedures, and infection control practices
• Understanding of dental management for medically compromised patients, including cardiology, oncology, hematology, and infectious disease populations
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient service skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Eaglesoft and/or Dentrix dental software
• Experience in pediatric dentistry
• Familiarity with 3D scanners and advanced imaging technology
• Experience managing patient records and scheduling
• Strong background in four-handed dentistry techniques

Benefits Include:

• Affordable healthcare plans available for eligible employees
• 401(k) with 4% company match after qualifying period and participation requirements are met
• Weekly pay
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