Dental Assistant - The James

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned healthcare institution as a Dental Assistant, where you will play a vital role in patient care at an esteemed cancer hospital. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team, providing specialized maxillofacial prosthodontic services. Your responsibilities will include chair-side assistance, radiographic imaging, and maintaining dental equipment. With a focus on quality outcomes and patient communication, this role is perfect for those passionate about advancing their career in dental health within a supportive environment. Take the next step in your professional journey at a leading medical center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal training as a dental assistant is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side dental assisting services and coordinate activities.
• Assist with care coordination duties like scheduling and patient communication.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Radiology Certification

Laser-Based Dentistry

Patient Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Formal Dental Assistant Training

Tools

Dental Equipment

Cone Beam Imaging

Job description

Scope of Position
The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Institute ("The James") is the patient care component of The Ohio State University's Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Dental Assistant is a member of The James Ambulatory Care Team, with the goal of providing personalized healthcare to patients throughout outpatient clinics.

Position Summary
The Dental Assistant (DA) serves as a dental assistant and coordinator of dental assisting activities for The James. This individual will coordinate specialized maxillofacial prosthodontic services provided at The James. The DA provides chair-side dental assisting services, takes radiographs, assists with laser-based treatments, prepares trays, maintains and requests supplies, and maintains and cleans dental equipment and instruments. The DA also assists with care coordination office duties such as pre-authorization, scheduling, and communication with patients. The DA is responsible for maintaining quality outcome indicators for this clinic.

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Formal training as a dental assistant is required. Radiology certification is required, with experience in cone beam imaging desired. Three years of experience as a dental assistant is desired. Continuing education in laser-based dentistry is also desired.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION: Allied Health professionals

SUB-FUNCTION: Dental Assistants

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Technical

CAREER LEVEL: T2