Dental Assistant (Non Certified) - Dental Clinic Colley

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dental Assistant (Non Certified) to support pediatric dental care. The role involves preparing treatment rooms, assisting dentists, and educating patients. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and relevant experience. This is an entry-level full-time position within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dental assistant training program or equivalent experience required.
• Two years of experience as a chairside assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment rooms and patients for dental procedures.
• Assists dentists with instrumentation and patient care.
• Documents dental care services in patient records.

Skills

Communication

Manual Dexterity

Education

Dental Assistant Training Program

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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:

1. Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
2. Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
3. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
4. Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
5. Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.

Education Requirement:

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

Licensure Requirement:

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

Skills:

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

Experience:

Two years of experience as a chairside assistant, required.

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally: Biohazard waste, climb stairs/ladder, cold/hot temperatures, fumes/gases/vapors, lifting/carrying (21-100 lbs), machinery, power tools, pushing/pulling (up to 100 lbs with assistance), etc.

Frequently: Bend/twist, reach above shoulder, sit, squat/kneel, stand.

Continuously: Speak, handle bodily fluids, chemicals, vision, hearing, decision making, grasping, turning, etc.

Additional Physical Requirements:

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

This list describes the general nature of work performed and is not exhaustive.

Other Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare