Dental Assistant & Mobile Clinic Driver

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

19h•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry seeks a Dental Assistant (DA) who will share the responsibility of driving the mobile dental clinic (Dental H.O.M.E. Coach) for The Ohio State University College of Dentistry’s Office of Community Education in the Division of Dental Public Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for direct chair-side dental assisting for all faculty, residents and students in the Dental H.O.M.E. Coach for the College of Dentistry, including assisting with children and special needs patients.

Requirements

Valid CDL driver’s license
Successful completion of background check(s) and drug & alcohol screening
Subject to random drug screening per CDL regulations
3 months experience (3 courses) in dental office practices and procedures
3 months experience (3 courses) in dental operatory practices and procedures
3 months experience (3 courses) in four-handed assisting techniques
3 months experience (3 courses) in inventory record-keeping
3 months experience (300 hrs. training) in care of dental equipment
1 month experience (100 hrs. training) in using a computer
Current CPR/BLS certification and radiographer license required at all times throughout employment
Chair side dental assistant experience required
Basic computer literacy including familiarity with Microsoft Office and internet/email is required to perform clerical responsibilities
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) required within 6 months from hire

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge of a wide variety of dental instruments and procedures, especially those involving pediatric dentistry procedures
Experience in an educational and/or hospital setting
Experience with electronic health record is desired

Responsibilities

Dispenses, receives, and processes instruments, equipment and supplies used in the delivery of treatment
Stocks clinic supplies for the clinical area
Rotates stock, maintains supply inventory, which includes moving materials, pushing and pulling carts, lifting small equipment, stooping, climbing up and down vehicle stairs
Provides oral hygiene instructions, ensures efficient coach operation during clinical sessions
Organizes records system
Offers a systematic and streamline approach to the delivery of care to patients at various locations, and takes radiographs on young and adult patients
Assists Coach Manager with scheduling, logistics, and communication with community partners to support mobile clinic operations
Provides regular updates on clinic activities and operational issues.