Dental Assistant Expanded Function - Elkhart County Government - , IN

Position Type: Technical/Dental Assistant Date Posted: 3/20/2026 Location: Health Department Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: Until Filled 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

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