Job Description
Join Columbus Dental Excellence and launch your healthcare career tomorrow! We're seeking a passionate Dental Assistant to deliver exceptional patient care in our state-of-the-art Columbus practice. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team environment where your skills make a difference every day. Perfect for motivated professionals ready to start immediately.
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during procedures including restorative treatments and oral surgeries
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments per OSHA standards
- Take and develop dental radiographs with digital imaging technology
- Manage patient records and maintain HIPAA compliance protocols
- Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide under dentist supervision
- Provide post-operative instructions and patient education
- Order inventory and manage dental supply chain efficiently
Qualifications
- Current Ohio Dental Assistant certification or DANB eligibility
- Minimum 1 year clinical experience in general dentistry
- Proficiency in digital radiography and practice management software
- CPR certification and BLS training
- Strong knowledge of infection control protocols
- Excellent patient communication and chairside manner
- Ability to work flexible hours including occasional Saturdays
- Valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation