Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Compensation: Depends on experience , bonus, dental benefits, paid vacation. Pay starting at $27/hr

Employment type: Full-time (Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm)

Job Expectations and Description

Service Excellence

Main duty: Place composite fillings at a high level after tooth preparation by dentist.

Secondary responsibilities:
Prepare and assist in dental procedures
Prepare the operatory with all necessary instruments and moving equipment into place
Confirm all equipment is functioning correctly before seating a patient
Assist the doctor/hygienist if assistance is requested
Provide all patients with oral hygiene instructions and post-operative instructions
Verify a patient has a documented next visit appointment before the patient is dismissed
Maintain a clean central sterilization area
Assist with recall
Maintain Osha/HIPAA Trainings

A minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

Certificates:

EFDA Certification

X-ray Certification

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent some of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

While performing the essential duties of this Job, the employee is commonly required to stand, talk or hear. Additionally, employees in this position are frequently required to walk; use hands to lift, place, and handle, when working on patients. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EFDA experience: 6 months

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

CDA/RDA License Required:

• Yes

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• EFDA Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person