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North American Dental Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Dental Group is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our Columbus practice. You will support clinicians with charting, fillings, operatory setup, and patient education, ensuring a smooth, compassionate patient experience.

Ideal candidates hold EFDA certification or state-appropriate on-the-job training, radiography licensure, CPR, and proficiency with dental charting software and digital X-rays. We offer growth, benefits, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• EFDA certification required or state-appropriate on-the-job training.
• Radiography licensure for the respective state requirements.
• 1–5 years of dental assisting experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• CPR certification is required.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of dental charting software and digital X-rays; ability to learn new programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors with charting, placement of fillings, operatory setup/cleanup, and patient education.
• Perform expanded duties per state regulations and compliance.
• Assist in procedures such as placing amalgam or composite fillings, temporary crowns, sutures, and fluoride treatments.
• Maintain patient health histories, make chart entries, and ensure forms and signatures in dental software.
• Enter and update patient treatment plans as directed.

Skills

EFDA Certification

Radiography licensure

1-5 years experience

CPR Certification

MS Office proficiency

Dental charting software

Job description

Overview

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

“Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience

Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.

Wondering how this shapes your job experience?

We use our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office feeling satisfied. Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health in the way that we do? Come join our team— help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.

Smiling from Open to Close

Friday 7:30am-5:15pm

Saturday 7:30am-12:15pm

Responsibilities

Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team

• Assists doctors which includes but is not limited to charting, placement of fillings, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
• Able to perform expanded duties following state regulations and compliance.
• Assists in clinical procedures and treatment such as: placing amalgam or composite fillings, adaptation of temporary crowns, removing surgical sutures, and applying topical fluoride treatments. Limitations due apply per state requirements.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating

Qualifications

So How Can You “Fill” This Role?

• EFDA Certification or on the job training required per state requirements
• Radiography licensure for respective state requirements
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates
• CPR Certification is required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of dental charting software and digital x-rays with the ability to learn new programs as necessary

“Brace” Yourself…It only Gets Better

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k
• Competitive paid time off for full-time and part-time team members which increases as you grow in your career with us
• Constant opportunities for career growth and continuing education
• An exciting atmosphere that allows for freedom and individuality – enabling our team to always strive to do the best for our patients

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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