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Dental Assistant Expanded Function

@ Elkhart County
Elkhart, Indiana, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Assist dentist, Assist hygienists, Perform clerical
Requirements Summary:High school graduate; 1+ year related education/training; 1+ year dental clinic experience; Radiology license; Coronal polishing and/or fluoride varnish certifications preferred; valid driver’s license; Hepatitis B vaccine eligible and CPR certified; pre-employment background check and TB test.
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    Dental Assistant Expanded Function JobID: 1272
  • Position Type:
      Technical/Dental Assistant

  • Date Posted:
      3/20/2026

  • Location:
      Health Department

  • Date Available:
      ASAP

  • Closing Date:
      Until Filled

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    ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE


    DENTAL ASSISTANT-EXPANDED FUNCTION


    DEPARTMENT:                             Health Department - Healthy Beginnings          

      
    HIRING RANGE:                           $23.46-$26.06/hour based on education and position related experience    


    BENEFITS OFFERED:        

             
        Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
        FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
        Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
        Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
        14 Paid Holidays Annually
        Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
        Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program


    POSITION TO BE FILLED:           ASAP


    HOURS:                                       Monday-Thursday 36 hrs/week


    LOCATION OF POSITION:          Elkhart


    TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:         None


    JOB SUMMARY:
    Responsible for assisting Dental Hygienists and Dentist with direct patient care, including assisting during operative/preventative procedures and performs various clerical duties.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS:
        BILINGUAL SKILLS (ENGLISH/SPANISH) preferred
        High school graduate or equivalent with one year of related education/on-the-job training and more than one year of experience working in a dental clinic; Radiology license required; Coronal polishing and/or placement of fluoride varnish certifications preferred
        Must be well organized and a self-starter with computer skills-windows application
        Valid Driver's license
        Hepatitis B vaccine eligible and CPR certified
        Pre-employment background check and TB test
        
     
    Elkhart County Human Resources
    117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
    Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750


    APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION FILLED


    Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer