Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Join Our Team at Clear Lakes Dental – Where Great People Make Great Smiles! Clear Lakes Dental is opening two brand new practices in Eastlake, OH and Painesville, OH and are looking for amazing EFDAs to join our team!

Looking for a career you’ll love with a team that truly supports you? This is it.

At Clear Lakes Dental, we’ve built a drama-free, stress-free environment where our patients and team feel right at home. We care for patients of all ages, accept nearly all insurances, and—most importantly—we care about each other. If you're an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant who thrives in a supportive, high-energy practice, we want to meet you!

Position: Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA)Status: Full-Time | Hourly | Non-Exempt

Location: Eastlake, OH or Painesville, OH

Reports to: Dental Operations Manager (DOM)

Why You’ll Love It Here

• $35-$38/hr guaranteed base pay + daily bonuses
• $2,000 Welcome Bonus (for 5 day work week, prorated for 4 days)
• No drama, no stress — just a team that’s got your back
• Modern clinics with the tools and tech you need
• Opportunities to grow, learn, and shine
• Work-life balance that respects your time

What You’ll Do

• Assist Dentists, Dental Therapists, and Hygienists during procedures
• Sterilize and set up operatories between patients
• Take and process dental x-rays
• Document treatment plans and patient notes accurately
• Apply sealants, fluoride, and other preventive treatments
• Support with impressions, temp crowns, and lab prep
• Educate patients on postop care
• Keep our workspace safe, clean, and HIPAA-compliant
• Be an all-around awesome teammate!

What You Bring

• OH Dental Assistant License + graduation from accredited DA program
• Complete approved EFDA procedures validated through the Ohio Dental Board, including placement of amalgam, composite restorations, stainless steel crowns, and space maintainers
• CPR certification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with dental terminology, procedures, and software
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and great under pressure
• Bilingual in Spanish, Somali, Oromo, or Hmong? Big plus!

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM. Includes 1-hour lunch break at 1:00 PM, or Monday -Thursday 8:45AM-5:30PM.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• In House Dental
• Employee Discount
• 401(k) Plan
• Continuing Education Credit Reimbursement
• Supportive Administrative Team
• Real Work/Life Balance

Check Us Out!

• Website: https://clearlakesdental.com/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clear-lakes-dental/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clearlakesdental
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearlakesdental/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearLakesDental MN

Ready to love where you work? Let’s talk!

Apply today and start a fulfilling career where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your team feels like family.

Clear Lakes Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person