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Job Description
About Akron Children’s Hospital
Akron Children’s Hospital has been providing care for children since 1890. Our pediatric specialties have been recognized as some of the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We have two hospital campuses, regional health centers, and over 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio. We strive to make high-quality care more accessible for busy families. In 2020, we had over 1.1 million patient visits. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in partner hospitals.Our Children’s Home Care Group nurses provide in-home visits and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. We offer virtual visits through Quick Care Online and the Akron Children’s Anywhere app. Learn more at (url removed).
Our Commitments
Treat every child with the same care we would give our own.
Treat others as they want to be treated.
Never turn away a child in need.
We are looking for people who are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome and include patients, families, and staff from different backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences, and ensure they can thrive in our hospital.
Position: Part-Time Dental Assistant (16 Hours Per Week)
Shift: 1st Shift (8am - 4:30pm), Monday - Friday
Location: Akron - Onsite
Summary:
The Dental Assistant provides support to dentists and dental hygienists, and offers personalized instruction and guidance to patients of the Dental Clinic.
Responsibilities:
Efficiently assist the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist, and provide individualized instruction and guidance to patients.
Demonstrate competent Dental Assistant skills in providing age-appropriate care and service to patients.
Participate in educational, safety, and quality initiatives in the Dental Practice.
Perform other duties as required.
Other Information:
Technical Expertise:
Experience as a chairside assistant in "4-handed dentistry" is required.
Experience treating and teaching healthy and medically compromised patients is required.
Experience with electronic medical records is preferred.
Experience working in healthcare is preferred.
Experience working with various levels within an organization is required.
Experience in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
Experience and willingness to work with Nitrous Oxide.
Experience and/or willingness to work in a surgical setting with complex cases is required.
Education and Experience:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of an accredited dental assistant training program or equivalent experience is required. Associates Degree preferred.
Certification: Current certificate to practice dental radiography in the State of Ohio is required. Nitrous Monitoring certificate required or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Years of relevant experience: Minimum 2 or more years of clinical experience in dental assisting.
No supervisory experience required.
Part Time: FTE: (phone number removed)
Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Please click/copy the link below to learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity:
Equal Employment Opportunity Information
About Akron Children’s Hospital
Akron Children’s Hospital has been providing care for children since 1890. Our pediatric specialties have been recognized as some of the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We have two hospital campuses, regional health centers, and over 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio. We strive to make high-quality care more accessible for busy families. In 2020, we had over 1.1 million patient visits. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in partner hospitals.Our Children’s Home Care Group nurses provide in-home visits and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. We offer virtual visits through Quick Care Online and the Akron Children’s Anywhere app. Learn more at (url removed).
Our Commitments
Treat every child with the same care we would give our own.
Treat others as they want to be treated.
Never turn away a child in need.
We are looking for people who are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome and include patients, families, and staff from different backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences, and ensure they can thrive in our hospital.
Position: Part-Time Dental Assistant (16 Hours Per Week)
Shift: 1st Shift (8am - 4:30pm), Monday - Friday
Location: Akron - Onsite
Summary:
The Dental Assistant provides support to dentists and dental hygienists, and offers personalized instruction and guidance to patients of the Dental Clinic.
Responsibilities:
Efficiently assist the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist, and provide individualized instruction and guidance to patients.
Demonstrate competent Dental Assistant skills in providing age-appropriate care and service to patients.
Participate in educational, safety, and quality initiatives in the Dental Practice.
Perform other duties as required.
Other Information:
Technical Expertise:
Experience as a chairside assistant in "4-handed dentistry" is required.
Experience treating and teaching healthy and medically compromised patients is required.
Experience with electronic medical records is preferred.
Experience working in healthcare is preferred.
Experience working with various levels within an organization is required.
Experience in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
Experience and willingness to work with Nitrous Oxide.
Experience and/or willingness to work in a surgical setting with complex cases is required.
Education and Experience:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of an accredited dental assistant training program or equivalent experience is required. Associates Degree preferred.
Certification: Current certificate to practice dental radiography in the State of Ohio is required. Nitrous Monitoring certificate required or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Years of relevant experience: Minimum 2 or more years of clinical experience in dental assisting.
No supervisory experience required.
Part Time: FTE: (phone number removed)
Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Please click/copy the link below to learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity:
Equal Employment Opportunity Information
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