Advanced Dental Assistant: X-Ray Certified & Patient Care

Paylocity; Middlefield Township (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity in Ohio is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the delivery of quality dental care by preparing instruments, seating patients, assisting the Doctor, and educating patients on procedures. The role requires OSHA compliance and Ohio X-ray certification, plus CPR.

Responsibilities include charting, sterilization, stocking operatories, and accurate documentation in electronic records, with a focus on patient service and teamwork in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of Dental Assistant Program or equivalent experience.
• X-ray certification in Ohio and ability to perform digital radiography.
• CPR certification required.
• Must comply with OSHA standards and regulatory guidance.
• Experience with charting and documenting procedures in electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team with a positive attitude.
• Fully trained to assist the Doctor on all dental procedures.
• Seat patients promptly and educate them on procedures.
• Reinforce oral hygiene instructions with patients.
• Stock operatories and maintain room supplies.
• Chart procedures thoroughly in electronic records.
• Operate equipment at start and end of day and monitor sterilization processes.
• Maintain OSHA standards and a clean work environment.
• Assist with imaging procedures and basic dental tasks as certified.
• Coordinate scheduling and communicate with patients and insurers.

Skills

Team player

Assist Doctor

Patient education

Oral hygiene

Communication

Organizational skills

Prior authorizations

Education

Dental Assistant Program

Tools

Digital radiography

X-ray machines

Autoclave

Job description

Paylocity in Ohio is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the delivery of quality dental care by preparing instruments, seating patients, assisting the Doctor, and educating patients on procedures. The role requires OSHA compliance and Ohio X-ray certification, plus CPR.

Responsibilities include charting, sterilization, stocking operatories, and accurate documentation in electronic records, with a focus on patient service and teamwork in a clinical setting.