Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant - DA Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (3) 12-hour shifts Hours: 7:30 am - 8:00 pm Work Location: Kenton Community Health Center About Us Health Partners of Western Ohio is an independent, non-profit and community-directed organization.

We serve low-income areas and places without access to care.

We're led by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Most of our board members are also patients.

Our Mission is to eliminate gaps in health outcomes for all members of our community by providing access to quality, affordable, preventive and primary health care.

Join our Team!

Join our dedicated dental team as a Dental Assistant, where you'll provide essential support in both clinical and administrative functions.

Working under general supervision in an outpatient setting, you will assist in direct patient care, registration, and specialized dental procedures assuring high-quality service and a positive patient experience.

Full-time position Supportive team environment Opportunities for professional growth Make a lasting impact every day Compensation and Benefits Offered: * Starting pay $18.00 an hour - goes up based on experience * Paid Time Off (PTO) - Accrued per pay * Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life) * Paid Holidays - 7 paid holidays * 403b Retirement with up to 8% match (starts at 3% and increases with time of service at HPWO) * Annual Reviews and Increases * Mileage Reimbursement - Work related travel * Employee Assistance Program * Referral Bonus - Earn more by expanding our team * Training Opportunities * Eligible to apply for the Emerging Leaders Program after 1 year of service Qualifications: HS Diploma or GED required State of Ohio Dental Radiographer License (must be obtained within 90 days of hire) Skills/Abilities: At least 1 year of directly related experience preferred CPR - BLS (basic life support) Ability to work as a team member.

Computer experience is desirable.

Ability to work with a culturally diverse group of people.

Hepatitis B vaccination with proof of immunity or proper opt-out documentation (per Ohio State Dental Board) Essential Functions and Basic Duties: * Prepare dental operatories for patient treatment and assist dentists during procedures.

* Sterilize instruments and disinfect treatment areas following established infection control protocols.

* Perform patient intake, obtain medical histories, take oral X-rays, and prepare patient charts.

* Maintain inventory of dental supplies and medications.

* Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.

* Assist with front office tasks including appointment scheduling and patient check-in.

* Support outreach efforts, including mobile dental services (may include driving a company vehicle). * Comply with HIPAA, OSHA, and all clinic safety/infection control standards.

* Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and patient satisfaction efforts.

* Perform routine maintenance and checks on dental equipment.

Work Environment: Work is primarily sedentary, demanding sitting, walking, lifting, and bending.

Those physical movements and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination commonly associated with duties in an office setting will be performed repetitively.

This also includes bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, pulling, pushing, and walking.

The ability to distinguish letters and symbols and utilize telephones, computer terminals, fax machines, and copiers is required.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Working under stressful conditions, as well as irregular hours, may be required.