Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Company: Northside Family Dental
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks $1,000 Signing
Bonus upon 90-days employment Holiday pay and Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) Retirements with employer
match Continuing educating (CE) assistance Higher pay consideration
based on experience Several other benefits available including
relocation assistance! Job Summary Northside Family Dental is
seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA). Our office
serves a diverse patient population in northeast Columbus, and
offers a comfortable, family-oriented work environment where
patients are not treated like numbers, and the staff is valued like
family. If you're hard-working but enjoy a relaxed environment and
making a difference in the lives of others through dentistry, then
you are encouraged to apply! Responsibilities Assist dentist during
procedures as needed and other tasks associated with assisting the
daily workflow of the office Adhere to all health and safety
regulations and office policies Prepare patients and the work area
for treatments and procedures Sterilize dental instruments Place
fillings- use restorative materials to place, sculpt & polish
fillings, check the bite occlusion, and make sure that the area
flosses well Sealants application applying a thin layer of plastic
on teeth to seal them and prevent cavities Fluoride application
applying fluoride gel to the teeth for cavity prevention Coronal
polishing buffing away small, soft plaque deposits from the teeth
for additional cleaning Dental charting creating a chart that lists
and describes the condition of a patients teeth Schedule patient
appointments as needed Qualifications Registered as an EFDA by the
Ohio State Dental Board Received a state certificate in coronal
polishing from the Ohio State Board of Dentistry Current CPR
certification (re-certification provided) 2-3 years minimum
experience working in a dental practice as an EFDA Ability to
comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to
maintain a clean and safe working environment Working knowledge of
dental terminology, equipment, and practices Comfortable working
with a diverse patient population
Keywords: Northside Family Dental, Dayton , Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Columbus, Ohio
