Dental Assistant

Position Summary

Dental Assistants are the backbone of our dental practice. They ensure that patients feel cared for, are provided accurate information to make decisions, and are encouraged to return for their next visit through exceptional customer service. As a Dental Assistant you will have little or no time to sit down and relax over the course of the day. This position requires someone with high energy, a great attitude, acute attention to detail and a willingness to learn all the intricacies of dentistry while upholding their personal, professional, and financial goals.

Salary and Compensation: $19 - $25 /hr

Career Growth Opportunities: Promotions, teaching opportunities, partnerships

Work-Life Balance: Work schedule is from 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday. Saturdays optional currently.

Location and Commute: 314 S River Street, Franklin, Ohio, 45005. Franklin is a small Ohio town that is rapidly evolving into a destination spot south of Dayton. With a beautiful main street and riverfront, it offers many opportunities to integrate into a beautiful community.

About Us

Franklin Dental Care and Dentures is located in the city of Franklin Ohio on 314 S River Street. We pride ourselves in being one of the largest providers for Medicaid patients in western Ohio and mostly take Caresource. We believe strongly in the power of preventative education to improve the quality of life for our patients and community.

We understand that our team is an essential part of making our vision a reality. To that end we are always looking for ways to improve our patient satisfaction, efficiency, and help our employees actualize their personal, professional, and financial goals.

Mission: To provide the most people with the services, knowledge, and community to take full responsibility for their oral health and lives.

Vision: To fundamentally improve how people are educated about their oral health and how to prevent disease.

Core Values: Consistency | Transparency | Execution | Abundance | Service

Objectives

• Create a culture of accountability and productivity through the passion and intensity of work ethic
• Create a physically and psychologically safe environment for the office by respecting others’ boundaries and emulating the core values.
• Execution of all Beginning of the Day and End of the Day - Back Office tasks
• Show each patient the attention, patience, and compassion that you would show a loved one.
• Answer any questions patients have about treatment by being knowledgeable about treatment and the policies, procedures and pricing of the practice
• Consistent, transparent, and clear communication with Dentists, Front Desk, and Managers
• Assisting Dentists and Hygienists with in operator procedures such as: cleanings, fillings, extractions, prosthetics, root canals, implants, any other preventative/surgical procedures
• Taking clear and accurate radiographs
• Predicting needs of office as a whole: patients and dentists and being proactive about preparation and organization of the operatories and the sterilization room
• Disinfecting rooms after procedures, sterilization, and re-organizing rooms for the next patients, and moving patients from the lobby to empty operatories to optimize office efficiency and flow
• Establishing trust and camaraderie among the team through actions and a philosophy of abundance
• Thorough understanding of where all inventory is located in the practice and updating what the practice requires through completion of the End of The Week Checklist
• Actively seeking reviews for the practice, educating patients through youtube videos created by staff and dentists, and having patients fill out post appointment surveys

Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of dental instruments, flow of procedures and all inventory needed for setup and clean up of operatories
• Thorough knowledge of mouth anatomy: teeth numbering, structures, abnormalities, and language patients may use to refer to parts of their mouths or to describe symptoms.
• Radiology (bitewings, panoramic, periapical)
• Infection Control
• CPR
• OSHA
• HIPAA
• Dealing with sharps and safety procedures
• Knowledge of medications that pertain to dental treatment
• Impressions
• Writing Lab Scripts
• Google Suite
• Dentrix

Education and Experience

• Must have CDA license or NELDA certificate
• 2 years Dental Assisting experience
• Highschool diploma
• Dentrix charting, scheduling, and code entry

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand/walk for at least 4 hours without break
• Ability to bend down and have steady hands
• Must be able to see small physical details
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk

Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Franklin Dental Care and Dentures recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion of all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Franklin, OH 45005 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Franklin, OH 45005: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $25