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Dental Assistant

The Ohio State University·Columbus, Ohio

$21 - $28/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

Provide direct chair-side dental assisting for residents and faculty, including care for special needs patients and those under sedation. Manage the procurement and processing of dental instruments, equipment, and supplies while maintaining records and radiographs.

  • Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions. Current Employees and Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process. Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following: Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required. Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application. Job Title: Dental Assistant Department: Dentistry | General Practice Residency The Ohio State University College of Dentistry seeks a Dental Assistant (DA) to join its General Practice Residency (GPR) unit in the Restorative and Prosthetic Division. The GPR provides excellent, comprehensive treatment and offers general dentistry at the postdoctoral level including hospital
  • based dentistry, as well as treatment of medically compromised and special needs patients. The GPR faculty members are leaders in their profession, and you will work with respected clinicians and educators as well as our GPR residents to provide the best care to our patients. The successful candidate will be responsible for direct chair-side dental assisting for all residents and faculty in the GPR clinic in the College of Dentistry, including assisting with special needs patients, and patients seen under general anesthesia and moderate sedation; dispenses, receives, processes and purchases instruments, equipment and supplies used in the delivery of treatment; provides oral hygiene instructions, ensures efficient operation during faculty and/or clinical sessions; organizes records system; and exposes and develops radiographs. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm Pay Range: The Targeted Hiring Range for this position is $21.35 to $27.88, commensurate with experience and education. Required Screenings: This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check and drug and alcohol screening. Physical Requirements: A dental assistant needs to have use of both hands, as well as dexterity in the fingers and the ability to manipulate instruments, materials, dental hand pieces, and operate dental equipment. The use of feet is necessary to manipulate the rheostat for hand pieces or other dental equipment. The body must be able to work from a dental stool in order to perform most dental procedures. The ability to sit and stand for a duration of time is also necessary. 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. Minimum 2 years’ experience sitting chairside as Dental Assistant. Current CPR/BLS certification and radiographer license required at all times throughout employment.

Desired

Experience and knowledge of a wide variety of dental instruments and procedures, especially those involving oral surgical procedures; experience in an educational and/or hospital setting, experience with electronic health record, computer literacy including Microsoft Office and internet/email is desired.

Additional Information

Location: Postle Hall (0024) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for you. Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.

Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.

State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions. As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you. Review the Frequently Asked Questions for details on using Workday and submitting your application.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, at least 2 years of chair-side dental assisting experience, and current CPR/BLS and radiographer licenses. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Microsoft Office
  • Radiography
  • Oral Hygiene Instruction
  • CPR/BLS
  • Special Needs Patient Care
  • Chair-side Dental Assisting
  • Medical Sedation Assisting

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Sick Time
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Vacation Time
  • State Retirement Plan
  • Alternative Retirement Plan

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$21 - $28/hr
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Posted
Jul 15, 2026
Application
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The Ohio State University

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Dental assistant roles remain steady in Ohio

Dental assistant openings in Ohio are typically supported by ongoing patient demand in general and specialty practices. This role can be competitive because employers often look for chair-side experience, current CPR/BLS and radiographer credentials, and clear screening results. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your licenses and background-check readiness before applying.

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