Dental Assistant Expanded Function

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 Drivers 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