Summa Health is hiring: Dental Assistant in Cleveland

Overview

Join to apply for the Dental Assistant role at Summa Health at the Akron Campus Dental Clinic.

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by several third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, dedication to service, servant leadership, collegial working relationships, and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary

Performs general office, sterilization and chairside duties in support of dental clinic and operatory functions.

Responsibilities

• Performs general office, sterilization and chairside duties in support of dental clinic and operatory functions.

Minimum Education

• Currently enrolled in dental assisting program or has successfully completed a dental assisting program
• CDA certification preferred
• Current radiology certificate with Ohio Dental Board

Minimum Work Experience

• Chairside experience
• Experience scheduling appointments and collecting patient data
• Experience with equipment maintenance and inventory and ordering of supplies
• Experience developing digital x-rays and inputting them into computer
• Experience with dental software, Dentrix preferred

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent oral communication skills with ability to interact professionally and compassionately with patients and co-workers
• Knowledge of dental terminology and office practice and procedures
• Basic computer skills
• Experience entering patient data, appointments and treatment plans in computer
• Population Specific Competency: ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity

Hours and Employment Type

8am-5pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-2pm Friday. Full Time, 40-hour week. Akron Campus Dental Clinic.

Salary and Benefits

$21.54/hr - $25.86/hr. The salary range on this job posting is base salary exclusive of bonuses or differentials. Pay is determined based on factors such as experience and location. Summa Health offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off and other benefits.

• Basic Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Other insurance options and retirement savings
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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