Dental Assistant in Bowling Green, Ohio at Dental Excellence of Bowling Green

Company Core Purpose, Core Values

Dental Excellence Group is a growing company that offers patient-focused, high-quality dentistry in the Northwest Ohio area. There are more than 100 employees, including doctors, hygienists, clinical assistants, and business and marketing support teams. The practice’s purpose is to create a place where dental care is so friendly, comfortable, and convenient, it completely changes the way people think about dentistry.

The practice has six core values; a teamwork focus, a patients first mentality, with the patients’ comfort and care our #1 priority. We value kindness and compassion, both within our team and with our patients and doing the right thing, even if it means correcting our mistakes. We also value being your best, challenging all team members to meet their God given potential in attitude, skill, and service. Our final core value is making every minute count, driving performance and efficiency.

Mission of Dental Assistant

They Dental Assistant reports to the Practice Administrator. The mission of the Dental Assistant is to help facilitate patient understanding of the treatment needed as well assisting the doctor with chair side dental procedures. The Dental Assistant is accountable for creating a relationship with patients, assisting the doctor to increase doctor production. The Dental Assistant must be knowledgeable about dentistry and be able to work with the doctor in a wider variety of dental procedures.

Schedule & Availability

• Status: Part-Time
• Days Required: Fridays only

Key Performance Indicators

• Doctor production/Hygiene Production
• Same day procedures

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Seat patients, ensure comfort, update health histories, and record vital signs.
• Chairside Assisting: Fully prepare treatment rooms and assist the dentist across a wide variety of clinical procedures.
• Clinical Tasks: Take digital X-rays, take and pour impressions, and manage required lab work.
• Independent Duties: Perform autonomous tasks within the dental assistant scope of practice (e.g., seating crowns, adjusting dentures, and applying fluoride).
• Patient Education: Clearly explain dental procedures and post-operative care to patients.
• Sanitation & Maintenance: Sterilize clinical instruments, clean and set up treatment rooms, and handle routine equipment upkeep.
• Inventory Control: Order dental supplies, restock treatment rooms, and organize incoming inventory.
• General Support: Perform other operational duties as assigned by leadership.

Key Competencies

• Patient & Customer Focus: High likability, enthusiastic attitude, and exceptional listening skills.
• Communication & Teamwork: Strong oral communication skills and a collaborative team-player mindset.
• Organization & Adaptability: Excellent planning skills, resourcefulness, initiative, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Professional Excellence: High integrity, intelligence, healthy assertiveness, and a commitment to continuous self-improvement