Oregon State University
Dental Assistant
The Dental Assistant at The Ohio State University Total Health Care Center provides chair side assistance to dentists and dental hygienists in the provision of clinical dental care, including operative, preventative, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic and/or oral surgery procedures. Prepares, sterilizes, organizes and sets up dental equipment, ensures that all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established safety guidelines and standards. Monitors and maintains dental equipment, such as compressors, evacuators, radiographic equipment, sterilizers, and light curing units, in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines. Takes diagnostic quality radiographic images in accordance with dentists' orders, assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols. Orders and maintains inventories of dental clinic supplies, equipment, and instruments. Must be able to respond to emergency situations, maintains current CPR. Maintains dental laboratory slips and creates and maintains dental records in accordance with the established protocol and procedures. Must have basic computer skills. Required Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. Dental X-Ray Machine Operator permit from the Ohio State Dental Board. 1 year of relevant experience required. Successful completion of an accredited dental assistant training program with training in infection control. Certification or vocational training, preferred; Associates degree preferred. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred. Location: Outpatient Care East (0837) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift
The Dental Assistant at The Ohio State University Total Health Care Center provides chair side assistance to dentists and dental hygienists in the provision of clinical dental care, including operative, preventative, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic and/or oral surgery procedures. Prepares, sterilizes, organizes and sets up dental equipment, ensures that all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established safety guidelines and standards. Monitors and maintains dental equipment, such as compressors, evacuators, radiographic equipment, sterilizers, and light curing units, in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines. Takes diagnostic quality radiographic images in accordance with dentists' orders, assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols. Orders and maintains inventories of dental clinic supplies, equipment, and instruments. Must be able to respond to emergency situations, maintains current CPR. Maintains dental laboratory slips and creates and maintains dental records in accordance with the established protocol and procedures. Must have basic computer skills. Required Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. Dental X-Ray Machine Operator permit from the Ohio State Dental Board. 1 year of relevant experience required. Successful completion of an accredited dental assistant training program with training in infection control. Certification or vocational training, preferred; Associates degree preferred. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred. Location: Outpatient Care East (0837) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift