Dental Assistant
About The Position
The Dental Assistant at The Ohio State University Total Health Care Center provides chair side assistance to dentists and dental hygienists in the provision of clinical dental care, including operative, preventative, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic and/or oral surgery procedures. Prepares, sterilizes, organizes and sets up dental equipment, ensures that all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established safety guidelines and standards. Monitors and maintains dental equipment, such as compressors, evacuator, radiographic equipment, sterilizers, and light curing units, in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines. Takes diagnostic quality radiographic images in accordance with dentists’ orders, assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols. Orders and maintains inventories of dental clinic supplies, equipment, and instruments. Must be able to respond to emergency situations, maintains current CPR. Maintains dental laboratory slips and creates and maintains dental records in accordance with the established protocol and procedures. Must have basic computer skills.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED.
- Dental X-Ray Machine Operator permit from the Ohio State Dental Board.
- 1 year of relevant experience required.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
- Maintains current CPR.
Nice To Haves
- Certification or vocational training may be preferred.
- 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides chair side assistance to dentists and dental hygienists in the provision of clinical dental care, including operative, preventative, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic and/or oral surgery procedures.
- Prepares, sterilizes, organizes and sets up dental equipment, ensures that all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established safety guidelines and standards.
- Monitors and maintains dental equipment, such as compressors, evacuator, radiographic equipment, sterilizers, and light curing units, in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Takes diagnostic quality radiographic images in accordance with dentists’ orders, assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols.
- Orders and maintains inventories of dental clinic supplies, equipment, and instruments.
- Responds to emergency situations and maintains current CPR.
- Maintains dental laboratory slips and creates and maintains dental records in accordance with the established protocol and procedures.
Benefits
- The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
