Dental Assistant - Cleveland Clinic - Kansas City, MO

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Kansas City, MO

Job Description

Dental Assistant


Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.


Under the dentist's supervision, Dental Assistants perform medical and administrative skills to dental caregivers and supporting patients.


A caregiver in this position works 7:30AM – 5:00PM this is a Full Time position 36 hrs a week Monday-Thursday full days - and half a day on Fridays.


A caregiver who excels in this role will:



Assist with performing assessments and treatments.




Perform diagnostic radiographs.




Obtain alginate impressions for diagnostic and/or intra-oral appliances.




Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned.




Maintain dental equipment and medical supplies, including sterilizing instruments, reordering, stocking, cleaning and troubleshooting.




Maintain examination areas.




Work in clinical and operating room settings as needed.



Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:



High school diploma or GED.




Two years of dental assisting experience




State certified as a Dental Assistant Radiographer.




Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) must be obtained within one year of employment OR must hold a certification as a Certified Ohio Dental Assistant (CODA) administered by the Ohio Commission on Dental Assistant Certification (OCDAC).




Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.




Specific certification required depends on the assigned area.




Knowledge and understanding of the dental management of medically compromised patients to include cardiology, oncology, hematology, and infectious disease patients.



Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to ambulate patients for x rays and to dental chair.
Dexterity sufficient to operate CRT/PC and other office equipment.
Ability to work while standing the majority of work day.
Requires frequent data entry, lifting patients, pushing/pulling over 75 pounds, sitting, squatting, standing and walking.
Must possess manual dexterity to pass instrumentation, hand mix impression material and stone / plaster, use applicator gun to express impression gun, trimming casts as well as operate PC.


Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.



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