Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Full-time

Description

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant $30-$36/hr Full Benefits Package

Join Our Team at Clear Lakes Dental – Where Great People Make Great Smiles!

Looking for a career you’ll love with a team that truly supports you? This is it. Clear Lakes Dental is building a couple brand new practices in Columbus, OH and we are looking for amazing EFDAs to join our team!

At Clear Lakes Dental, we’ve built a drama-free, stress-free environment where our patients and team feel right at home. We care for patients of all ages, accept nearly all insurances, and—most importantly—we care about each other. If you're an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant who thrives in a supportive, high-energy practice, we want to meet you!

Position: Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA)

Status: Full-Time Hourly Non-Exempt

Location: Columbus, OH

Reports to: Dental Operations Manager (DOM)

Why You’ll Love It Here

$30-$36/hr guaranteed base pay + daily bonuses

Fill In Welcome Bonus (for 5 day work week)

No drama, no stress — just a team that’s got your back

Modern clinics with the tools and tech you need

Opportunities to grow, learn, and shine

Work-life balance that respects your time

What You’ll Do

Assist Dentists, Dental Therapists, and Hygienists during procedures

Sterilize and set up operatories between patients

Take and process dental x-rays

Document treatment plans and patient notes accurately

Apply sealants, fluoride, and other preventive treatments

Support with impressions, temp crowns, and lab prep

Educate patients on postop care

Keep our workspace safe, clean, and HIPAA-compliant

Be an all-around awesome teammate!

What You Bring

OH Dental Assistant License + graduation from accredited DA program

Complete approved EFDA procedures validated through the Ohio Dental Board, including placement of amalgam, composite restorations, stainless steel crowns, and space maintainers

CPR certification

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Familiarity with dental terminology, procedures, and software

Detail-oriented, reliable, and great under pressure

Bilingual in Spanish, Somali, Oromo, or Hmong? Big plus!

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM

Includes 1-hour lunch break at 1:00 PM

Benefits

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

In House Dental

Employee Discount

401(k) Plan

Continuing Education Credit Reimbursement

Supportive Administrative Team

Real Work/Life Balance

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Ready to love where you work?

Let’s talk! Apply today and start a fulfilling career where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your team feels like family.

Clear Lakes Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.