Expanded Function Dental Assistant

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!Job Summary

Northside Family Dental is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA). Our office serves a diverse patient population in northeast Columbus, and offers a comfortable, family-oriented work environment where patients are not treated like numbers, and the staff is valued like family. If you're hard-working but enjoy a relaxed environment and making a difference in the lives of others through dentistry, then you are encouraged to apply!

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 patients teeth

Schedule patient appointments as neededQualifications

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