Akron Children’s Hospital: Dental Assistant

About UsAkron Children’s Hospital is one of the largest independent pediatric hospitals in the U.S., and ranked among the best children’s hospitals by U.S.

News and World Report.

Our dedicated staff serves nearly 900,000 patient visits per year through our 2 hospital campuses and a large network of locations offering primary and specialty care.We are leading the way to healthier futures for children and communities through expert medical care, research, and prevention and wellness programs.

As a teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University and other universities, we train new generations of pediatricians, specialists, nurses and pharmacists every year.OUR PROMISES To treat every child as we would our own To treat others as they would like to be treated To turn no child away for any reasonWe are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.Part Time 24 Hours per Week Monday Friday, variable days 8:00 AM 4:30 PMSummary:The provides efficient assistance for the dentist and/or dental hygienist and individualized instruction and guidance to all Dental Clinic patients.Responsibilities:1.

Provides efficient assistance for the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist and individualized instruction and guidance to all Dental Clinic patients.

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Demonstrates competence responsibilities in providing age-appropriate care and service to patients 3.

Participates in the educational, safety and quality efforts of the Dental Practice4.

Other duties as required.Other information:Technical Expertise1.

Experience as a chairside assistant is required.

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Experience treating and teaching healthy and medically compromised patients is required.3.

Experience with electronic medical records is preferred.

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Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.5.

Experience in healthcare is preferred.6.

Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.Education and Experience1.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of an accredited dental assistant training program or the equivalent in applicable experience is required.

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

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Certification: Certificate to practice dental radiography in State of Ohio is required.3.

Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred.4.

Years of experience supervising: None.Part TimeFTE: 0.600000Akron Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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