Dental Assistant: Radiography & Clinic Support

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

Job summary

The Ohio State University Total Health Care Center is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chair-side support to dentists and hygienists across operative, preventative, and endodontic procedures. You will prepare, sterilize, and set up equipment, maintain records, and assist with radiographs according to safety standards.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a Dental X-Ray Machine Operator permit, and 1 year of relevant experience (2–4 years preferred).

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.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance to dentists and dental hygienists in operative, preventative, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic, and/or oral surgery procedures.
• Prepare, sterilize, organize and set up dental equipment and ensure instruments are cleaned and processed per safety guidelines.
• Monitor and maintain dental equipment and radiographic units following manufacturer guidelines.
• Take diagnostic quality radiographic images as ordered and assist with radiation safety protocols.
• Order and maintain inventories of dental clinic supplies, equipment and instruments.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Dental X-Ray Machine Operator permit (Ohio State Dental Board)

Job description

The Ohio State University Total Health Care Center is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chair-side support to dentists and hygienists across operative, preventative, and endodontic procedures. You will prepare, sterilize, and set up equipment, maintain records, and assist with radiographs according to safety standards.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a Dental X-Ray Machine Operator permit, and 1 year of relevant experience (2–4 years preferred).