Dental Assistant

The Ohio State University

25d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

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, and 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 l radiographic images in accordance with dentists’ orders, and 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 certification. 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.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Radiographer license required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification or vocational training, preferred
• Associates degree 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 l radiographic images in accordance with dentists’ orders, and 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; maintains current CPR certification.
• Maintains dental laboratory slips and creates and maintains dental records in accordance with the established protocol and procedures.
• Must have basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees