Job Details

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 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