Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Mid America Health,Inc; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Health savings account

Job summary

Mid America Health, Inc is looking for an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our Ohio team. This part-time position requires working 32 hours per week at correctional institutions in Chillicothe, OH. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $35 along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, and more. Candidates should have a certificate from an accredited dental assisting program, CPR certification, and active Ohio licenses.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in dental assisting is preferred.
• Certification and active licenses are required in Ohio.
• Willingness to travel within Ohio after transition.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chairside duties, including preventive, restorative, and extraction care.
• Place and finish dental fillings and apply fluoride varnishes.
• Handle limited endodontic work and complete administrative duties.

Skills

Chairside duties

Oral hygiene instructions

Administrative duties

Education

Certificate from an accredited dental assisting program

Current CPR certification

Active Ohio Dental Radiographer License

Active Ohio Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary license

Job description

Position Overview

Mid America Health is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our Ohio team. This EFDA position will work part‑time, 32 hours per week (Monday‑Thursday 7:00 am‑3:30 pm), between Ross Correctional Institution and the Chillicothe Correctional Institution in Chillicothe, OH. The role offers competitive compensation of $35 per hour and full benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, flex spending, and a health savings account. No late nights or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chairside duties including preventive, restorative, extraction, and prosthodontic care.
• Place and finish permanent dental fillings, apply fluoride varnishes and desensitizing agents, and provide oral hygiene instructions.
• Handle limited endodontic work; no orthodontics, crowns, or bridges will be performed.
• Complete certain administrative duties.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience and certificate from an accredited dental assisting program (preferred).
• Current CPR certification for healthcare providers.
• Active Ohio Dental Radiographer License.
• Active Ohio Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary license.
• Willingness to travel throughout Ohio after the position transitions to that stage.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of $35, comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, flex spending, and health savings account.