Dental Assistant

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Job Title:
Dental Assistant

Department:
Dentistry Graduate Prosthodontics

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry seeks a Dental Assistant to join its Advanced Prosthodontics Education Program in the Restorative Science and Prosthodontics The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is the fourth largest public dental school in the United States and it is the only public dental school in Ohio. The college is divided into ten divisions with all major ADA-recognized dental specialties represented. The College has approximately 600 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs.
This position serves as primary chairside assistant in four-handed treatment of patients in the Division of Restorative/Prosthetic Dentistry’s Implant Clinic in the College of Dentistry; sterilizes instruments in accordance with OSHA regulations; answers phone and provides information to internal and external customers; maintains patient records and clinic files; enters data, cleans and maintains dental operatories and labs; performs treatment set up, takes alginate impressions, pours casts and takes x-rays; maintains clinic inventories.
Monday- Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm with 1 hour lunch break
This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check and drug and alcohol screening.
A dental assistant needs to have use of both hands, as well as dexterity in the fingers and the ability to manipulate instruments, materials, dental hand pieces, and operate dental equipment. The use of feet is necessary to manipulate the rheostat for hand pieces or other dental equipment. The body must be able to work from a dental stool in order to perform most dental procedures. The ability to sit and stand for a duration of time is also necessary. Other specific requirements include color spectrum differentiation; manual dexterity/motor coordination, hand-eye coordination, physical communications; visual acuity and communication/language development. Individuals in this position may be exposed to the following: bloodborne pathogens; chemical hazards (skin irritants); vibrating equipment; use of sharp instruments; and latex.
Required: 3 months experience (3 courses) in dental office practices and procedures; 3 months experience (3 courses) in dental operatory practices and procedures; 3 months experience (3 courses) in four-handed assisting techniques; 3 months experience (3 courses) in inventory record-keeping; 3 months experience (300 hrs. training) in care of dental equipment; 1 month experience (100 hrs. training) in using a computer. Current CPR/BLS certification and radiographer license required at all times throughout employment and chair side dental assistant experience required.
Desired: Experience and knowledge of a wide variety of dental instruments and procedures, especially prosthetic/restorative

including dental implants; experience with electronic health record, computer literacy including Microsoft Office and internet/email is desired.

FUNCTION: Allied Health

SUBFUNCTION: Dental Assistants 

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor – Technical 

CAREER LEVEL: T2

Additional Information:

By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire.

Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio State’s approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.

The Targeted Hiring Range for this position is $17.10 to $22.50.

Location:
Postle Hall (0024)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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