Job Description
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 officeAdhere to all health and safety regulations and office policiesPrepare patients and the work area for treatments and proceduresSterilize dental instrumentsPlace fillings- use restorative materials to place, sculpt & polish fillings, check the bite occlusion, and make sure that the area flosses wellSealants application applying a thin layer of plastic on teeth to seal them and prevent cavitiesFluoride application applying fluoride gel to the teeth for cavity preventionCoronal polishing buffing away small, soft plaque deposits from the teeth for additional cleaningDental charting creating a chart that lists and describes the condition of a patients teethSchedule patient appointments as neededQualifications
Registered as an EFDA by the Ohio State Dental BoardReceived a state certificate in coronal polishing from the Ohio State Board of DentistryCurrent CPR certification (re-certification provided)2-3 years minimum experience working in a dental practice as an EFDAAbility to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environmentWorking knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practicesComfortable working with a diverse patient population