Part Time Dental Assistant - Elkhart County Indiana : Job Details

Position Type: Technical/Dental Assistant Date Posted: 8/20/2025 Location: Health Department Date Available: 08/20/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICEPART TIME DENTAL ASSISTANTDEPARTMENT: Health Department - Healthy Beginnings HIRING RANGE: $21.09-$24.84/hour based on education and position related experienceBENEFITS OFFERED: No Benefits OfferedPOSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAPHOURS Monday-WednesdayLOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: NoneJOB SUMMARY: Assists dental hygienists and dentists with direct care of patients, including working chair side, and assisting with instrumentation on operative and preventive procedures. Will also be responsible for a wide range of clerical duties from confirming appointments to pulling charts as well as updating medical histories. JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• BILINGUAL SKILLS (ENGLISH/SPANISH) ARE CRITICALLY IMPORTANT
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Dental Assistant Certification or 18 months on the job training w/Radiology license-Indiana
• 1+ years experience in a clerical support function
• Must be well organized and a self starter with computer skills-windows application
• Valid Driver's license
• Hepatitis B vaccine eligible and CPR certified
• Ability to perform expanded function procedures preferred
• Pre-employment background check and TB test

Elkhart County Human Resources 117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526 Telephone: (574) ###-#### FAX: (574) ###-####APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION FILLEDElkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer