Dental Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and detail‑oriented Dental Assistant to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a vital part in providing exceptional patient care. Join a dynamic dental team where your skills and enthusiasm make a real impact! We are looking for a motivated Dental Assistant who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver outstanding patient care and who shares in the commitment of our organization’s philosophy of “partnership” with patients while integrating its values of Respect, Quality, Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence.

• Serve as a dental care guide to patients and make every reasonable effort to make patients as comfortable as possible.
• Welcome and drape the patient.
• Review patient’s medical and oral history.
• Elicit relevant information from patient/caregiver regarding current and prior conditions or ailments.
• Measure and record patient vital signs.
• Educate patients and their caregivers on recommended techniques to improve and maintain good oral health.
• Prepare treatment rooms, tools, and equipment according to LCH&D protocols.
• Clean treatment rooms, tools, and equipment after procedures according to LCH&D protocols.
• Demonstrate clinical competency in all 4‑handed dental procedures including but not limited to Preventative Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Oral Surgery Procedures, Endodontics, Diagnostic Radiographs.
• Demonstrate competency as a “floater” and manage time effectively.
• Promote good health throughout the facility in conversation and behavior.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Comply with HIPAA guidelines at all times.
• Maintain infection control standards at all times per organization policy.

• Fine and gross motor skills will be frequently employed.
• Some lifting of supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• 20% walking or standing; 80% sitting at a desk.
• Category I exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed dental assistant program and possess an Ohio State Dental Radiograph permit or eligibility for a permit.
• Valid BLS certification.
• Previous dental experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus.

• Competitive compensation.
• Paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Prescription coverage.
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Opportunities to give back, outreach, and true advocacy to the patient community we serve.

Lorain County Health & Dentistry (LCH&D) values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

LCH&D is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, LCH&D will ensure that all persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If an accommodation is needed please contact the LCH&D Human Resources Department.