Dental Assistant (Non Certified) - Dental Clinic Colley

Davita Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to support pediatric dental care. The role entails preparing treatment spaces, assisting during procedures, and educating patients. Candidates must have a dental assistant qualification and a valid Ohio radiography license, with at least two years of hands-on experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a license to practice dental radiography in Ohio.
• At least two years of experience required as chairside assistant.
• Strong manual skills and ability to multitask in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and assist with dental procedures.
• Document dental services and manage instruments during treatment.
• Provide patient care and education.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to treat and teach patients

Good manual dexterity

Ability to monitor nitrous oxide

Education

Graduate of an accredited dental assistant training program

Job description

Overview:

Job Description Summary:

Assists in providing dental care to pediatric patients by preparing treatment rooms, taking x-rays, assisting dentists, and educating patients and parents.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Welcomes, comforts, seats, and drapes patient to prepare for dental treatment.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positions instruments for dentist's access; suctions; passes instruments.
• Selects, mixes, and places materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.

Education Requirement:

Graduate of an accredited dental assistant training program or equivalent applicable experience, required.

Licensure Requirement:

Current license to practice dental radiography in the State of Ohio, required.

Certifications:

(not specified)

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, required.
• Ability to treat and teach both healthy and medically compromised patients.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to monitor nitrous oxide and patient after analgesia is administered.

Experience:

At least two years of experience as a chairside assistant, required.

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally: Biohazard waste handling, climbing stairs/ladders, exposure to cold, fumes, gases, vapors, hot temperatures, lifting/carrying up to 100 lbs with assistance, machinery, power tools, pushing/pulling heavy loads.

Frequently: Bending, twisting, neck movement, lifting 11-20 lbs, exposure to loud noises, reaching above shoulder, sitting, squatting/kneeling, standing.

Continuously: Speaking, handling bodily fluids, chemicals, color vision, communicable diseases, computer use, decision making, depth perception, grasping, gripping, hearing, data interpretation, fine motor skills, peripheral vision, problem solving, repetitive hand/arm movements, seeing near/far, walking.

Additional Physical Requirements:

• Potential radiation exposure.
• Demanding environment requiring multitasking.
• Constant talking (67-100%).

The above list describes the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this role. It is not exhaustive and does not limit supervisor discretion. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet