Dental Assistant
Company: Equitas Health, Inc.
Location: Toledo
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
Established in 1984, Equitas Health is a regional not-for-profit
community-based healthcare system and federally qualified community
health center look-alike. Its expanded mission has made it one of
the nation’s largest HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,
and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) healthcare organizations. With 17
offices in 11 cities, it serves more than 67,000 individuals in
Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia each year through its diverse
healthcare and social service delivery system focused around:
primary and specialized medical care, retail pharmacy, dental,
behavioral health, HIV/STI prevention, advocacy, and community
health initiatives. POSITION SUMMARY: Supports the dentist in
delivering primary dental care, prepares equipment and workplace
for use, and contributes to a supportive atmosphere for dental
patients. Uses chairside, four-handed dentistry techniques. Hourly
Rate: $20.00 - $25.00 hourly based off experience BENEFITS: PTO
Vision Dental Health 401k Sick time ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to,
preparing the treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials;
passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in
compliance with dental standards. MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Prepare office and treatment areas each day. Prescreen patient
needs and educate patients on general oral healthcare. Obtain and
manage accurate patient records by charting and documenting dental
care services and medical histories. Educate patients on treatment
plan actions and promote best strategy. Review postoperative
instructions and assist in answering routine patient questions.
Perform pre/post treatment, set-up/clean-up procedures for each
patient in accordance with all Agency protocols. Prepare patients
for dental procedures. Assist dentist at chairside, using 4-handed
techniques. Exhibit appropriate knowledge of instruments and
techniques utilized for all procedures. Perform independent patient
services, as directed, including patient triage, radiographs,
impressions, suture removal, and temporary fillings, recement
crowns, laboratory work. Maintain dental facility, treatment areas,
equipment and instruments in proper working order. Maintain
adequate inventory of dental supplies. Strictly follow safety and
infection control standards at all times, including appropriate use
of PPE. Take quality radiographs, as prescribed. Comply with
radiation safety standards for staff and patients. Provide
excellent customer service at all times with a focus on quality of
care and teamwork that focuses on the needs of the department
and/or the business of the Agency. Demonstrate unconditional
positive regard to clients; Conduct all aspects of job
responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service.
Strive for continuous growth and development of Cultural Competency
exhibiting an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.
EDUCATION/LICENSURE: High School Diploma (or equivalent) Graduate
of an accredited Dental Assisting School or two years of dental
experience in general dentistry. Certified in Dental Radiology by
the Ohio State Dental Board KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER
QUALIFICATIONS: CPR Certification (training can be provided upon
hire) Commitment to preventive dental care Knowledge/interest in
providing care to the diverse patient population Written and oral
bilingual fluency in the language spoken by our patient population
(for example, English/Spanish or English/Polish) is strongly
preferred. Working knowledge of Dentrix Working knowledge of Epic
is a plus OTHER INFORMATION: Background check and reference checks
will be conducted. Hours may vary, including working some evenings
and weekends based on workload. Individuals are not considered
applicants until they have been asked to visit for an interview and
at that time complete an application for employment. Completing the
application does not guarantee employment. In accordance with
Equitas Health’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, pre-employment drug
testing will be administered. EOE/AA
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