Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Dental Services at Mercy Hospital is only one of two dental departments in the entire Cleveland Clinic enterprise. Under the dentist's supervision, the Dental Assistant will perform medical and administrative skills to support patients and dental caregivers. This is a fast-paced environment with back-to-back schedules, requiring a caregiver with a strong work ethic and flexibility.
This role offers a three-tier dental assistant model that was created for Dental Assistants’ skill level. Reaching level three will allow you to be a leadership-level assistant, which can then lead to a supervisor role down the line.
This is a full-time role. A caregiver in this position will work Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 5:00pm on 4- 9hr shifts.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Assist with performing assessments and treatments.
- Perform diagnostic radiographs.
- Obtain alginate impressions for diagnostic and/or intra-oral appliances.
- Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned.
- Maintain dental equipment and medical supplies, including sterilizing instruments, reordering, stocking, cleaning and troubleshooting.
- Maintain examination areas.
- Work in clinical and operating room settings as needed.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- High School Diploma or GED
- State certified as a Dental Assistant Radiographer
- Specific certification required is dependent on assigned area
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
- Knowledge and understanding of the dental management of medically compromised patients to include cardiology, oncology, hematology and infectious disease patients
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Up to two years of dental assisting experience
