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: ... FAX: ...
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION FILLED
Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer