Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Northside Family Dental; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 Signing Bonus upon 90-days employment

Holiday pay and Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA)

Retirements with employer match

Continuing education assistance

Job summary

A dental practice in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an experienced EFDA to assist the dentist with procedures and manage patient care. The role requires strong knowledge of dental practices, a state certificate in coronal polishing, and a minimum of 2-3 years of experience. The position offers a $1,000 signing bonus and various perks including holiday pay, health reimbursement, and assistance with continuing education.

Qualifications

• Registered as an EFDA by the Ohio State Dental Board.
• Received a state certificate in coronal polishing from the Ohio State Board of Dentistry.
• 2-3 years minimum experience working in a dental practice as an EFDA.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during procedures and daily workflow.
• Prepare patients and work area for treatments.
• Sterilize dental instruments and apply fillings.

Skills

Dental terminology knowledge

Ability to comply with safety procedures

Comfortable working with diverse patients

Education

State certificate in coronal polishing

Registered as an EFDA

Current CPR certification

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• $1,000 Signing Bonus upon 90-days employment
• Holiday pay and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA)
• Retirements with employer match
• Continuing educating (CE) assistance
• Higher pay consideration based on experience
• Several other benefits available including relocation assistance!

Overview

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during procedures as needed and other tasks associated with assisting the daily workflow of the office
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
• Prepare patients and the work area for treatments and procedures
• Sterilize dental instruments
• Place fillings- use restorative materials to place, sculpt & polish fillings, check the bite occlusion, and make sure that the area flosses well
• Sealants application – applying a thin layer of plastic on teeth to seal them and prevent cavities
• Fluoride application – applying fluoride gel to the teeth for cavity prevention
• Coronal polishing – buffing away small, soft plaque deposits from the teeth for additional cleaning
• Dental charting – creating a chart that lists and describes the condition of a patient’s teeth
• Schedule patient appointments as needed

Qualifications

• Registered as an EFDA by the Ohio State Dental Board
• Received a state certificate in coronal polishing from the Ohio State Board of Dentistry
• Current CPR certification (re-certification provided)
• 2-3 years minimum experience working in a dental practice as an EFDA
• Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices
• Comfortable working with a diverse patient population