Dental Assistant

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Job Title:
Dental Assistant

Department:
Health Sciences | Nisonger Center

Dental Assistant to provide advanced chair side procedures in four handed dental treatment in a dental program that serves adults and children with
developmental disabilities in the Nisonger Center Dental Program. Performs chair side procedures; provides assistance to the dentist, dental residents and
students provides indirect patient treatment maintains inventory of supplies and materials maintains equipment; performs general clerical and outreach tasks.

Provide advanced chair side procedures in four handed dental treatment alongside the Dentist in Operating Room procedures; will travel to Boundless,
Johnstown Road, and other clinic locations to provide contractual services on behalf of program. Provides indirect assistance, such as obtaining medical
histories; takes blood pressure; takes and develops X rays; instructs oral hygiene; prepares instrument trays; prepares models from impressions; Maintains
inventory of dental operatory supplies and materials; maintains equipment; autoclaves instruments; Provides back-up for general clerical tasks; monitors fee
payments and billing information; makes appointments, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be preferred.

• 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

• Positions performing radiography
  must be registered with the Ohio Dental Board as a Dental Assistant Radiographer. Dental X-Ray Machine Operator permit from the Ohio State Dental Board.

• Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen. Must pass all health requirements as required.

Additional Information:

Location:
McCampbell Hall (0303)

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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