DENTAL ASSISTANT

About the role

This employee provides advanced remediable intra-oral dental tasks/procedures during examination and treatment of patients. Performs clinical support functions essential for the operation of a dental clinic.

Responsibilities

• Placement of sealants.
• Placement of restorative materials: amalgam, non-metallic, and direct bonding materials.
• Intra-oral instrument transfer.
• Preliminary charting of missing and filled teeth.
• Elastomeric impressions for diagnostic models and models to be used for opposing models in construction of appliances and restorations.
• Taking impressions for the construction of custom trays.
• Shade selection for fabrication of appliances or restorations.
• Applications of topical anesthetics.
• Removal of periodontal dressings (packs).
• Pulp testing.
• Fluoride application, limited to liquid or gel applications.
• Topical applications of desensitizing agents to teeth.
• Application of periodontal dressings (packs).
• Suture removal.
• Placement of rubber dam over preplaced clamp and removal of clamp and rubber dam.
• Application of cavity varnish.
• Placement and removal of surgical dressings.
• Intra-oral bite registrations.
• Repair, construction, and finishing of metallic and plastic prosthetic devises.
• Irrigation and drying of canals during endodontic procedures.
• Placement of medication in the pulp chamber(s) of teeth with non-vital pulp or instrumented canals.
• Seat and dismiss patients.
• Absorb and communicate patient information.
• Perform direct, four-handed assistance to dentist or dental hygienist during dental treatment.
• Record examination findings and treatment on patients' charts.
• Expose, process, and mount dental radiographs.
• Pour and trim study models.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Make, confirm, and coordinate patient appointments.
• Keep dental operatories clean, sanitary, and organized.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain instruments in treatment trays.
• Perform routine tasks related to daily/weekly/maintenance of equipment.
• Aid in clinic inventory and ensure that laboratory work has been returned.
• Prepare records and reports.

Requirements

• Knowledge Of Principals and working properties of various dental restorative materials.
• Proper use of equipment, instruments, and supplies used in performance of comprehensive dental treatment.
• Proper maintenance of dental equipment including hand pieces, vacuum, compressor, automatic processor, dental unit, and autoclave.
• CDC, OSHA, and State Dental Board rules and requirements concerning infection control rules and regulations.
• Safe handling of contaminated instruments and waste.
• Potential for exposure to HIV, HBV, TD, STDs, etc.
• Basic life support in the management of dental emergencies.

Skills and techniques

• To Operate a computer utilizing the appropriate software related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Input appropriate data into computer system.
• Operate equipment and instruments used in performance of assigned dental procedures.
• Expose, process, and mount dental radiographs.
• Pour and trim study models.
• Place dental restorative materials – metallic & non-metallic.
• Place sealants.
• Communicate in lay terms to dental patients.
• Ability To Perform dental charting (dental and periodontal).
• Perform assigned four-handed dentistry tasks.
• Maintain instruments and equipment used in examination and treatment of dental patients.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Interpret and clearly explain procedures, situations, and policies to the public as well as to other employees.
• Write legibly, clearly, and concisely using proper English.
• Reduce a complaint or problem to writing for recording purposes.
• Listen effectively.
• Prioritize calls and requests.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• Organize work and follow directions, both oral and written.
• Show sensitivity toward the needs of patients.
• Manage patients with anxiety, mental illnesses, or mental retardation.
• Handle difficult customers or situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Work in a fast paced environment.
• Work and make decisions with little supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus training or three years of experience as a chairside Dental Assistant.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Dental Assistant Radiographer License from the Ohio State Dental Board.

Benefits

The City of Cincinnati offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to attract and retain quality employees. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below.

Pay

Competitive salaries are offered for this position.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Contact Information

For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas.

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati offers a variety of health insurance options, including:

• 80/20 PPO medical plan
• HDP medical plan with an HSA contribution
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan

Other Benefits

• Flexible Benefits Plans
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account
• Healthy Lifestyles Program
• Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation

Required Question

1. Do you understand that if your application does not include your resume, driver's license and radiographer's license that your application will be rejected?
2. Do you have a Dental Radiographer License from the Ohio State Dental Board? (Copy of license must be attached)
3. Are you interested in a full-time, 40 hour per week Dental Assistant position with The City of Cincinnati?