Dental Assistant with EFDA

Health Partners of Western Ohio; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 8% match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Reviews and Increases

Job summary

Health Partners of Western Ohio is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant with EFDA certification. In this role, you will provide patient triage, assist with dental procedures, and ensure a hygienic work environment. Success requires a High School diploma, CPR certification, and an EFDA license.

The position supports vital dental care in underserved communities, offering comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Join a mission-driven team focused on improving health outcomes!

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a dental assistant or related clinical training.
• Successful completion of in-house training required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatory for patient treatment and assist with procedures.
• Maintain sterilization of instruments and instruments.
• Schedule and monitor patient appointments.

Skills

Quality and safety standards

Calendar management

Patient education

Inventory management

Patient care knowledge

Education

High School Degree or GED

CPR – BLS Certification

Ohio Dental Radiographer License

CDA Certification

EFDA License

Job description

Dental Assistant with EFDA

Job Type: Full-time

Position Purpose

Under general supervision, following the Ohio State Board's scope of practice, in an outpatient clinical setting, provides initial patient triage, registration, and administrative services, assists with direct patient care, performs specialized dental procedures of a routine nature, and performs procedures involving the placement of restorative materials and sealants as dictated by established dental protocol.

About Us

Health Partners of Western Ohio is an independent, non‑profit and community‑directed organization. We serve low‑income areas and places without access to care. We’re led by a volunteer Board of Directors. Most of our board members are also patients. Our Mission is to eliminate gaps in health outcomes for all members of our community by providing access to quality, affordable, preventive and primary health care.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Prepares operatory for patient treatment with guidance from Dentist.
• Cleans and disinfects operatory after patient treatment is completed.
• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checks in patients, assists in obtaining patient histories, takes oral x-rays, prepares charts, and assists with dental examinations.
• Assists dentist with routine specialized procedures under established protocols.
• Maintains stocks of medicines and dental supplies as necessary.
• Assists receptionist(s) with front office duties as necessary.
• Educates and advises patients on specified dental issues within established parameters.
• Sterilizes instruments according to procedure.
• Performs control procedures on all equipment to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Assists in maintenance of dental operatories and equipment.
• Schedules and monitors patient appointments; may coordinate routine office activities and administrative functions in support of unit activities.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• May participate in outreach clinical activities as required.
• May supervise student employees in specified tasks.
• Actively participates in Dental Quality Improvement Program.
• Follows all protocols, HIPAA, OSHA, safety, infection control, and biohazard standards while performing all duties.
• Actively participates in patient surveys and statistical data collection.
• All responsibilities within the scope of practicing EFDA in the state of Ohio, in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High School Degree or GED Required.
• CPR – BLS (basic life support) required.
• Current State of Ohio Dental Radiographer License.
• Certified Dental Assisting (CDA) Certification. Graduate from an accredited Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary Program. Current and Unrestricted EFDA license in the State of Ohio.

Required Knowledge

• Successful completion of in‑house training.

Experience Required

• Dental assistant or equivalent clinical training; at least 1 year experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
• Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Knowledge of inventory management practices.
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

Benefits Offered

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 403(b) Retirement with up to 8% match - Starts at 3% and increases with time of service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrued per pay
• Paid Holidays – 7 paid holidays
• Annual Reviews and Increases
• Tuition Reimbursement – Eligible after 2 year of service
• Eligible to apply for the Emerging Leaders Program after 1 year of service

Work Environment

Work is primarily sedentary, demanding sitting, walking, lifting, and bending. Those physical movements and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity, and hand‑eye coordination commonly associated with duties in an office setting will be performed repetitively. This also includes bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, pulling, pushing, and walking. The ability to distinguish letters and symbols and utilize telephones, computer terminals, fax machines, and copiers is required. The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Working under stressful conditions, as well as irregular hours, may be required.