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, and 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, evacuator, radiographic equipment, sterilizers, and light curing units, in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.

Takes diagnostic quality radiographic images in accordance with dentists’ orders, and 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 certification.

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. Certification or vocational training, preferred; Associates degree preferred. 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred. Radiographer license required.