Dental Assistant | The Ohio State University - Military Veterans

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry seeks a Dental Assistant for the Dispensing units to join the patient care team in Clinic Administration to support the Dental Clinics. The Colleges Sterilization Unit in Clinic Administration is an important function in the health care delivery system. The Dispensing Assistant assists students and faculty in the provision of patient care activities and/or simulation activities by dispensing a high volume of supplies and equipment in a fast paced clinical environment; dispenses instruments / equipment / materials to dental and dental hygiene students in eight student clinics according to departmental standards; stocks / orders supplies for dispensary areas and clinical cabinets, accurately scans out/in equipment and instrument cassettes dispensed utilizing the college tracking system or if necessary by established manual process; transports instruments/equipment/materials to/from dispensaries and examines returned equipment, instrument cassettes, bur blocks and other items returned for wear, damage or missing elements. Receives a high volume of contaminated instruments/equipment throughout the workday, inspects to ensure integrity/ transports to Central Sterilization; takes quarterly inventory; cleans student back labs daily; heat seals, dispensing supplies; follows OSHA, HIPAA and college safety and infection control procedures. Hours will vary with the needs of both the Central Sterilization/Dispensing units. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm - Candidate must be able to work nights and/or weekends as needed for college events. Pay Range: $14.25 - $18.74 per hour, based on education and experience. Required Screenings: This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check and drug and alcohol screening. Physical Requirements: Candidate must be able to: work nights and/or weekends as needed for college events; frequent lifting/pulling/pushing up to 50lbs; frequent bending/twisting/turning/reaching below knees and above shoulders; and involves frequent standing/sitting/walking. Lead needs to have use of both hands, as well as dexterity in the fingers and the ability to manipulate instruments, equipment and materials. Other specific requirements include color spectrum differentiation; manual dexterity/motor coordination, hand-eye coordination, physical communications; visual acuity and communication/language development. Individuals in this position may be exposed to the following: bloodborne pathogens; chemical hazards (skin irritants); vibrating equipment; use of sharp instruments; and latex. Education/Experience Qualifications: Required - High School Diploma or GED; 3 months experience/courses in dental office practices and procedures; 3 months experience/courses in dental operatory practices and procedures; 3 months experience/courses in four-handed assisting techniques; 3 months experience/courses in inventory record-keeping; 3 months experience in care of dental equipment; 1 month experience in using a computer. MUST PASS HEALTH STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS PRESCRIBED BY LAW PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT (e.g., hepatitis, vaccination series and TB test). Desired - Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to consistently contribute to and work within a fast-paced team environment. Technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of dental technology, terminology, office practices and procedures, inventory recordkeeping procedures, infection control procedures, sterilization procedures, OSHA and HIPAA, dental nomenclature, products and instruments. Experience using a personal computer and Microsoft Office to generate a variety of materials ranging from basic to complex; experience in customer service setting; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to consistently contribute to and work within a fast-paced team environment. Additional Job Description: By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire. Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio States approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements. The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is the fourth largest public dental school in the United States and it is the only public dental school in Ohio. The college is divided into ten divisions with all major ADA-recognized dental specialties represented. The College has approximately 600 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs.