What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Safe Harbor Home Care?
Are you an experienced Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant looking for an opportunity to expand your clinical skills and learn a growing dental specialty?
A specialty healthcare practice is seeking a Dental / Clinical Assistant to join its Westerville office. This position is especially well suited for candidates with hands-on dental or orthodontic experience, including chairside assisting, digital or traditional impressions, intraoral scanning, dental imaging, Invisalign, retainers, or other dental appliances.
The practice specializes in Dental Sleep Medicine and oral appliance therapy for patients with sleep apnea. Previous Dental Sleep Medicine experience is not required. Comprehensive paid training will be provided to experienced dental professionals interested in developing expertise in this specialty.
We are looking for someone who combines strong dental assisting skills with excellent patient communication, professionalism, attention to detail, comfort with clinical technology, and a genuine desire to learn and grow.
What You'll Do• Welcome and prepare patients for appointments
• Build meaningful relationships with patients throughout their treatment journey
• Capture digital impressions using advanced technology
• Assist providers during patient appointments
• Educate patients regarding treatment plans and next steps
• Coordinate follow-up appointments and ongoing care
• Communicate with referring physician offices
• Maintain treatment documentation and patient records
• Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and treatment rooms
• Support an exceptional patient experience from consultation through follow-up care
What We're Looking For• Medical Assistant or Dental Assistant experience preferred
• Strong patient service and communication skills
• Professional, dependable, and positive attitude
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Comfortable learning new technology and equipment
• Experience using electronic medical or dental records
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel occasionally between local offices
Why Join Us• Paid training in a growing specialty
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Collaborative and supportive team
• Modern technology and equipment
• Meaningful work that improves patients' health and quality of life
• Positive workplace culture focused on learning and professional development
Benefits• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Paid training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Performance incentives
• Wellness program
• Travel reimbursement when applicable