Dental Assistant

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 29,411 - 38,407; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant (DA) to join its General Practice Residency unit in the Restorative and Prosthetic Division. The DA will perform direct chair-side assisting for residents and faculty in the GPR clinic, including care for special needs patients and those under general anesthesia or moderate sedation.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, 2 years of chairside experience, CPR/BLS certification and a radiographer license,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ chairside experience as Dental Assistant.
• Current CPR/BLS certification and radiographer license required.
• Experience with electronic health records and Microsoft Office desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct chair-side dental assisting for residents and faculty in the GPR clinic; assist with special needs patients and those under anesthesia or sedation.
• Dispense, receive, process, and purchase instruments and supplies used in treatment.
• Maintain organized records and radiographs; provide oral hygiene instructions and help ensure efficient clinic operation.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

CPR/BLS certification

Dental radiography

Electronic health records

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

## Dental AssistantApplylocations: Columbus Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R154719Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Dental Assistant## Department:Dentistry | General Practice ResidencyThe Ohio State University College of Dentistry seeks a Dental Assistant (DA) to join its General Practice Residency (GPR) unit in the Restorative and Prosthetic Division. The GPR provides excellent, comprehensive treatment and offers general dentistry at the postdoctoral level including hospital -based dentistry, as well as treatment of medically compromised and special needs patients. The GPR faculty members are leaders in their profession, and you will work with respected clinicians and educators as well as our GPR residents to provide the best care to our patients.The successful candidate will be responsible for direct chair-side dental assisting for all residents and faculty in the GPR clinic in the College of Dentistry, including assisting with special needs patients, and patients seen under general anesthesia and moderate sedation; dispenses, receives, processes and purchases instruments, equipment and supplies used in the delivery of treatment; provides oral hygiene instructions, ensures efficient operation during faculty and/or clinical sessions; organizes records system; and exposes and develops radiographs. **Work Schedule:** Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm**Pay Range:** The Targeted Hiring Range for this position is $21.35 to $27.88, commensurate with experience and education.**Required Screenings:** This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check and drug and alcohol screening.**Physical Requirements:** A dental assistant needs to have use of both hands, as well as dexterity in the fingers and the ability to manipulate instruments, materials, dental hand pieces, and operate dental equipment. The use of feet is necessary to manipulate the rheostat for hand pieces or other dental equipment. The body must be able to work from a dental stool in order to perform most dental procedures. The ability to sit and stand for a duration of time is also necessary. Other specific requirements include color spectrum differentiation; manual dexterity/motor coordination, hand-eye coordination, physical communications; visual acuity and communication/language development. Individuals in this position may be exposed to the following: bloodborne pathogens; chemical hazards (skin irritants); vibrating equipment; use of sharp instruments; and latex.**Education/Experience Qualifications:****Required:** High School Diploma. Minimum 2 years’ experience sitting chairside as Dental Assistant. Current CPR/BLS certification and radiographer license required at all times throughout employment.**Desired:** Experience and knowledge of a wide variety of dental instruments and procedures, especially those involving oral surgical procedures; experience in an educational and/or hospital setting, experience with electronic health record, computer literacy including Microsoft Office and internet/email is desired.## Additional Information:## Location:Postle Hall (0024)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**First Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.