Dental Assistant
Job Description
We are a growing periodontal practice seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate has experience in a surgical or periodontal setting, is comfortable assisting with gum surgery procedures, and is committed to providing excellent patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the periodontist during procedures, including but not limited to surgeries and implant placements
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and treatment rooms
- Take digital X-rays and CBCT
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Provide patients with post-operative instructions and ensure understanding
- Follow all infection control and OSHA guidelines
Requirements:
- Radiology certification
- CPR certification
- Strong communication skills and a patient-first attitude
- Familiarity with Eaglesoft is a plus
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)
- Paid time off, Sick days and Holidays
- 401 K
- Scrubs provided
- Opportunities for continuing education and growth
Office hours:
- Monday-Wednesday: 8 a.m — 4:30 p.m
- Thursdays: 8 a.m — 2:00 p.m
- Fridays: OFF
*Location: *
- Fairlawn, OH 44333
If you're passionate about dental health and want to grow with a supportive, specialized team—we’d love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Fairlawn, OH 44333 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Free parking • Direct patient care • CPR Certification • Customer communication • Dental office • Dental assisting • Dental care patient counseling • OSHA • Preparing dental treatment areas • Hourly pay • Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) • BLS Certification • Paid holidays • Oral surgery assistance experience • Full-time • Operating room preparation • Periodontics • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Attention to detail • On-the-job training • Dental x-ray • Eaglesoft • Uniform allowance • Perioperative Care • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Implantology • Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • In-person • Employee discount • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Professional development assistance • Opportunities for advancement • Communication skills • Radiology Certification • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Paid sick time
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Salary
- 17 - 19 USD hourly (34,000 - 38,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in OH: $42k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- October 2, 2026
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