Dental Assistant with Coronal Polishing

Overview

Join our privately owned dental office as a Dental Assistant with Coronal Polishing and help patients feel informed, comfortable, and cared for. You’ll support general dentistry and specialty procedures, prepare treatment areas, and perform coronal polishing within your training and applicable state requirements. Your impact: By keeping visits organized and supporting preventive care, you help patients and clinicians make each appointment more comfortable and effective.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, for general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery procedures.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment, instruments, and treatment rooms; follow dental sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control practices.
• Take dental X-rays and support other medical imaging tasks as authorized; record vital signs and assist with patient care.
• Perform coronal polishing when permitted by applicable requirements, and explain routine care steps using clear dental terminology.
• Update medical records and medical documentation in EMR systems and patient management software; support reception and patient management as needed.

Requirements

• Dental assisting with Coronal Polishing experience (3-5 years) in a general dental office; knowledge of anatomy, dental terminology, and medical terminology.
• Familiarity with X-ray procedures, dental instrument processing, dental equipment, and healthcare infection prevention and control expertise.
• Ability to follow HIPAA, clinical confidentiality policies, and infection prevention management procedures.
• Experience with EMR systems; Dentrix Ascend experience is preferred. Familiarity with a 3D scanner is also preferred.
• Patient-focused communication and organization; exposure to dental receptionist duties is helpful.

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Coronal Polish Certificate (Required)
• Ohio Dental Radiology License? (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cincinnati, OH 45246 (Required)

Work Location: In person