About this role
Dental Assistant or Medical Assistant | Part-Time | Lancaster, OH | $21–$27/hr
Tuesday & Thursday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM | Specialty Dental Practice
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced Medical, Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant looking for a consistent part-time schedule and an opportunity to expand your clinical skills?
A specialty healthcare practice is seeking a Clinical Assistant for its Lancaster, Ohio office. This is a part-time position working two full days per week: Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
The practice specializes in Dental Sleep Medicine and oral appliance therapy for patients with sleep apnea. Previous Dental Sleep Medicine experience is not required. Paid training will be provided to experienced dental professionals interested in learning this growing specialty.
This position is especially well suited for candidates with hands-on dental or orthodontic experience, including chairside assisting, digital or traditional impressions, intraoral scanning, dental imaging, Invisalign, retainers, or other dental appliances.
Schedule & Pay
Tuesday and Thursday
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Approximately 16 hours per week
$24.00–$27.00 per hour based on experience
Part-time position
Consistent weekday schedule
What You'll Do
Welcome and prepare patients for appointments
Assist providers during patient visits and procedures
Capture digital impressions using advanced scanning technology
Help patients understand treatment plans and next steps
Build relationships with patients throughout their treatment journey
Coordinate follow-up appointments and ongoing care
Communicate with referring physician offices
Maintain accurate treatment documentation and patient records
Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and treatment rooms
Support patients with oral appliances and treatment-related needs
Help provide an exceptional patient experience from consultation through follow-up care
What We're Looking For
Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant experience strongly preferred
Hands-on clinical experience working directly with patients
Experience with impressions, intraoral scanning, dental imaging, Invisalign, retainers, or dental appliances is a plus
Strong patient communication and customer service skills
Professional, dependable, and positive attitude
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Comfortable learning new clinical technology and equipment
Experience with electronic dental or medical records
Reliable transportation
Learn a Growing Dental Specialty
You do not need previous Dental Sleep Medicine experience.
If you already have a foundation in dental or orthodontic assisting, the practice will train you in the clinical processes and technology used to treat patients with sleep apnea through oral appliance therapy.
This is an opportunity to add a specialized area of dentistry to your experience while maintaining a predictable two-day-per-week schedule.
Ideal Backgrounds
Candidates with experience in the following environments are encouraged to apply:
General dentistry
Orthodontics
Oral surgery
Dental specialty practices
Dental Sleep Medicine
ENT or sleep-related specialty practices
Other patient-facing dental or clinical environments
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a consistent Tuesday and Thursday schedule in Lancaster and would like to develop experience in Dental Sleep Medicine, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Expected Hours: Approximately 16 hours per week
Pay: $21.00–$27.00 per hour