Dental Assistant (Medicaid & Cash Practice)
Franklin Dental Care & Dentures•Franklin, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
Franklin Dental Care and Dentures in Franklin, Ohio is expanding its team and seeking an efficient, compassionate, and organized Dental Assistant. This is a stable role in a thriving, high-volume clinic that serves a diverse mix of Medicaid and self-pay (cash) patients. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at efficiently turning over rooms, and provides top-tier clinical care with dignity and respect. The clinic offers competitive pay, a welcoming team dynamic, and a consistent schedule.
Requirements
- Must possess a current and valid Ohio Dental Assistant Radiographer Certificate (or be highly motivated to obtain it immediately).
- Minimum of 1–2 years of hands-on dental assisting experience is preferred, though exceptional recent graduates from accredited dental assisting programs are encouraged to apply.
- Experience working in a high-volume public health, Medicaid, or corporate dental setting is a plus.
- Comfortable working on your feet and managing a steady daily flow of patients.
- Familiarity with digital dental practice management software (e.g., Dentrix, Open Dental, or Eaglesoft) and digital imaging sensors.
- Active BLS / CPR certification for healthcare providers.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a high-volume public health, Medicaid, or corporate dental setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide seamless, high-quality four-handed dentistry assistance for general clinical procedures, including composite restorations, extractions, root canals, and crown/bridge preps.
- Assist with denture workflows, including taking alginate impressions, pouring stone models, prepping bite rims, and assisting with clinical denture adjustments and relines.
- Safely capture clear digital diagnostic X-rays (Bitewings, Periapicals, and Panoramics) in compliance with Ohio state laws and ALARA safety guidelines.
- Ensure clinical notes and charting are detailed, accurate, and structured to satisfy Ohio Medicaid diagnostic guidelines for claim pre-authorizations.
- Assist with explaining treatment plans and out-of-pocket costs to cash-pay patients.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, CDC, and Ohio State Dental Board infection control standards.
- Sterilize instruments, track logs, and disinfect and restock operatory rooms.
Benefits
- Competitive, stable pay starting at $18.00 - $20.00/hr.
- Diverse clinical experience in general family care and denture services.
- Community-focused mission serving local families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
