Dental Assistant Expanded Function
Elkhart County Government
Goshen, Indiana
Job Description
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
Employment/Position Type:
Date Posted: September 15, 2026