Expanded Function Dental Assistant

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 Compensation: $28.00 per hour Located in the "Greater Northland Area" of Columbus, Northside Family Dental is a general dental office serving the dental needs of a diverse patient base. Our primary focus is on preventative and restorative oral healthcare along with patient education and community participation.