Pediatric Dental Assistant - Gentle Care & X-ray

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to support pediatric dental care. You will prepare treatment rooms, take x-rays, assist dentists, and help educate patients and parents as part of the care team.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms and instruments, sterilizing and delivering tools, charting procedures, and ensuring patient comfort. The role requires an accredited training program, Ohio radiography licensure within two weeks of hire, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dental assistant training program or equivalent experience.
• Licensed to practice dental radiography in Ohio within two weeks of hire.
• Two years of chairside assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepare patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Sterilize and deliver instruments; position for dentist's access; suction and pass instruments.
• Select, mix, and place materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Chart dental care services in patient records.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Manual dexterity

Nitrous oxide monitoring

Education

Dental assistant training program

Equivalent experience

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to support pediatric dental care. You will prepare treatment rooms, take x-rays, assist dentists, and help educate patients and parents as part of the care team.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms and instruments, sterilizing and delivering tools, charting procedures, and ensuring patient comfort. The role requires an accredited training program, Ohio radiography licensure within two weeks of hire, and