Chairside Dental Assistant

As the one who makes our patients feel like family, we understand that an assistant is one of the most important roles in our practice! Our private practice is seeking a personable team member of our office to maintain and grow patient relations.

Why us? We are a small and growing practice that offers a multitude of basic to advanced dental services. Our doctors and staff have mastered the most up-to-date and advanced techniques in order to provide the highest level of surgical and dental care for our patients. As a practice, we strive to provide top-notch care not only to our patients but also our employees. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, as well as opportunities to learn and grow (both professionally and personally). We care about you and your future!

Our ideal candidate possesses the following qualities:

• Personable, outgoing personality
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Excellent verbal skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Takes initiative
• Adaptable
• Reliable
• Good work ethic

What you will be responsible for:

• Assisting the doctor during dental procedures
• Patient care – reviewing health history, taking patient vitals, communicating treatment so patient understands, post op instructions, follow-up calls
• Setting up trays and ops for patient appointments
• Assist with or take alginate and PVS impressions
• Taking diagnostic X-rays and photos
• Relaying information to doctor regarding patient’s appointment
• Infection control
• Sterilizing equipment & ops
• Gathering all materials, sending out, and tracking lab cases
• Weekly and monthly equipment maintenance
• Dental supplies inventory
• Surgery instrument inventory
• Miscellaneous office duties

Selection criteria/qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
• 1 + years of general dentistry (required)
• Radiographer’s certificate (required)
• CPR certified (required)
• Hep B vaccinated (required)
• Certified Dental Assistant (preferred)
• Has interest or experience in dental surgery
• Willing to travel to surrounding Columbus dental offices
• Proficient with dental terminology
• Willing to cross train for our front office

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation (based on experience)

• Free dental benefits for yourself, and 50% off for your immediate family
• Uniform allowance
• Employer contribution to group health insurance plan
• Guaranteed hours (32)
• Eligibility for paid holidays
• Continuing Education

Does this position and our practice seem like a good fit for you? If you are interested in joining our team then please submit your resume today!