Chairside Dental Assistant & Radiography Pro

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Eastland Prosperity Center in Columbus seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in clinical care across operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic and oral surgery procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing, sterilizing and setting up equipment, maintaining instrument inventory, operating radiographic imaging with safety protocols, assisting with emergencies, and keeping dental records with basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Dental X-Ray Machine Operator permit from the Ohio State Dental Board.
• 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance to dentists and dental hygienists across operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic and oral surgery procedures.
• Prepare, sterilize, organize and set up dental equipment; ensure instruments are cleaned, dated and processed per safety guidelines.
• Monitor and maintain dental equipment (compressors, evacuator, radiographic equipment, sterilizers, light curing units) per manufacturer guidelines.
• Take diagnostic radiographic images as ordered and assist with radiation safety procedures.
• Order and maintain inventories of dental clinic supplies, equipment and instruments; respond to emergencies; maintain CPR.
• Maintain dental records and dental laboratory slips per established procedures; basic computer skills used for records.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Dental X-Ray Machine Operator permit

Job description

The Ohio State University Eastland Prosperity Center in Columbus seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in clinical care across operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic and oral surgery procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing, sterilizing and setting up equipment, maintaining instrument inventory, operating radiographic imaging with safety protocols, assisting with emergencies, and keeping dental records with basic computer skills.