Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Dental Assistant 1

Location: Cleveland, OH 44106

Duration: Temp to Hire - 12 months

Pay Range: $18.44/hr

 

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

 

Job Description

We are seeking a  Dental Assistant 1 to join our dynamic team in the School of Dental Medicine’s Department of Comprehensive Care. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in  chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry and a proven ability to  support DMD students, maintain clinical readiness, and manage program documentation and reporting .

Responsibilities:

• Assist third- and fourth-year students daily using four-handed dentistry in School of Dental Medicine and assigned community centers.
• Support Cedar Avenue archive project, including boxing, logging, filing, retrieval, and disposition of paper charts.
• Maintain an Excel database tracking hours, type, and length of Dental Auxiliary Utilization (DAU) experiences for each student.
• Assist students according to schedules set by the Clinical PCC Supervisor and site faculty.
• Manage the caries risk assessment program, including incubation of bacterial cultures and reporting results to students and leadership.
• Apply infection control procedures and promptly report non-compliance to the Director of Clinical Operations.
• Provide front desk coverage as needed for patient care coordinators and telecommunications.
• Ensure clinic cleanliness and readiness; provide dental assisting within the school as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ months chairside assisting experience in general dentistry, including four-handed dentistry.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Dental assistant certification, radiographic license, and current annual CPR certification.
• OSHA and HIPAA certifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and scheduling software; ability to maintain accurate Excel records.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds and perform duties in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and effective teamwork and independent work capabilities.
• Commitment to student support aligned with university values and policies on conflict of commitment and interest.
• Willingness to learn and work with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and technologies.
• Consistent attendance and ability to interact in person with colleagues, supervisors, customers, and students.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a dental education setting or community clinic rotations.
• Familiarity with caries risk assessment workflows and culture incubation procedures.

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