Dental Assistant

Inside Higher Ed; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,306 - 33,048; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental college in Columbus seeks a Dental Assistant for their Clinic Administration team. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, managing supplies, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must have a High School diploma and experience in a dental environment is preferred. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to customer service. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Must pass health standards and requirements prescribed by law prior to appointment.
• Experience using computers and Microsoft Office is desired.
• Current CPR license and radiology license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing instruments and equipment to dental students.
• Stock and order supplies for dispensary areas.
• Ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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The Ohio State University College of Dentistry seeks a Dispensing Assistant to join the patient care team in Clinic Administration to support the Dental Clinics. The college’s Dispensing Unit provides a high level of customer service focusing on safe, effective and efficient dispensing/sterilization services to the college clinics.

Location: Postle Hall (0024) • Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 11:30am-8:30pm; Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm. This position may include some weekends and evenings; hours will vary depending on the needs of the dispensing areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and faculty in the provision of patient care activities and/or simulation activities by dispensing instruments/equipment/materials to dental and dental hygiene students in eight predoctoral clinics.
• Stock/order supplies for dispensary areas, predoctoral clinics and clinic supply side rooms and clinical cabinets.
• Accurately scan out/in equipment and instrument cassettes dispensed using the college tracking system (or established manual methods).
• Transport instruments, equipment, and materials to/from dispensaries; examine returned equipment, instrument cassettes, bur blocks and other items for wear, damage or missing elements.
• Receive a high volume of contaminated instruments/equipment; inspect integrity and transport to Central Sterilization; take quarterly inventory; clean student back labs daily; heat seal dispensary supplies.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA and college safety and infection control procedures; provide occasional coverage in Central Sterilization as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards; may participate in other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Required Qualifications: Must pass health standards and requirements prescribed by law prior to appointment (e.g., hepatitis vaccination, TB test). Radiography positions must be registered with the Ohio Dental Board as a Dental Assistant Radiographer.
• Desirable/Experience: 3+ months in dental office and operatory practices, four-handed assisting, inventory recordkeeping; experience using computers and Microsoft Office; strong customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• 3+ years of full-time chairside or 6+ years part-time chairside experience; current CPR license; current radiology license; completion of an accredited dental assistant training program; knowledge of dental terminology, infection control, sterilization, OSHA/HIPAA; dexterity and hand-eye coordination; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; color vision and effective communication skills.

Additional Information

• Function: Allied Health
• Sub-Function: Dental Assistant
• Career Band: Individual Contributor - Technical
• Career Level: T1
• Salary Range: $18.37 - $23.99
• Location: Postle Hall (0024)
• Position Type: Regular
• Scheduled Hours: 40
• Shift: Second Shift

Be aware of background check and drug screening requirements; some positions may include weekends/evenings. Candidates must be able to comply with required health standards and safety protocols.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/.