What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Summa Health?
Shifts: Days, Monday-Friday
Status: Full Time, 40hr week
Location: Akron Campus Center for Dental Health
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary:
Performs general office, sterilization and chairside duties in support of dental clinic and operatory functions.
Minimum Education
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
- 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.
- 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.
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
Salary : $31,700 - $40,100
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