Pediatric Expanded-Function Dental Assistant

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital seeks a dedicated dental assistant to support pediatric dental care. You will prepare treatment rooms, take x-rays, assist dentists during procedures, and educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and postoperative care.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited dental assistant program or equivalent experience, current Ohio radiography licensure, and Board Certified Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary status.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Current Ohio radiography license is required.
• Board Certified Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary in Ohio is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms according to procedures and protocols.
• Assist dentist in managing dental emergencies; maintain CPR certification and emergency supplies.
• Provide instrument sterilization and delivery; pass instruments and suction as needed.
• Prepare and place materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth; assist with dental procedures.
• Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and postoperative care.
• Document care by charting in patient records.

Skills

Strong communication

Patient education

Manual dexterity

Nitrous oxide monitoring

Education

Dental assistant training or equivalent experience

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital seeks a dedicated dental assistant to support pediatric dental care. You will prepare treatment rooms, take x-rays, assist dentists during procedures, and educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and postoperative care.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited dental assistant program or equivalent experience, current Ohio radiography licensure, and Board Certified Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary status.