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 patient’s teeth
Schedule patient appointments as needed
Qualifications
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