What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant position at Matt Anderson, DDS, PC?
Established, high quality, caring and compassionate Pediatric Dental Team is seeking an amazing Dental Assistant to join our team. Working with children and their families requires a special person who understands the importance of creating a fun and caring environment for educating, advocating and providing quality and compassionate care.
We are looking for a Dental Assistant to help educate and treat patients and promote good oral health practices. As a Pediatric Dental Assistant, you play a VERY important role in helping children succeed in their operative or hygiene appointments and thus, you should be able to build trust and cooperation with patients of all ages and with patients who have special health care needs.
We are looking for a professional, positive, friendly, service oriented, team player to join our exceptional team. Because we serve children and families, our expectations are high. Despite the demands of the environment, we are confident the meaningfulness of our work and service to children and families makes it all worth it.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and families to ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible
- Obtain and document comprehensive and relevant medical/dental histories
- Obtain diagnostic intra-oral radiographs (Occlusals, PAs, Panos)
- Conduct initial screenings and check oral health history
- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
- Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (toothbrush prophies and coronal polishing if EFDA certified)
- Educate patients of all ages on proper oral care -- guided demonstrations are extremely important with our population when teaching good brushing and flossing techniques
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient and participate in treatment planning discussions with patient and families -- Dentrix experienced preferred
- Assist dentist in operative procedures
- Sterilize dental instruments properly
- Monitor supplies
Skills/Requirements
- Ability to help and "serve" patients, families and your team
- Proven experience as a Dental Assistant
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA, OSHA)
- Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
- Outstanding communication skills
- A patient and friendly personality
- Attention to detail
- Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
- Valid Oregon license/certification to obtain radiographs
- Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA).
Finding the right person to join our team is of the utmost importance. We are seeking applicants who are looking for full-time opportunities working 4 days per week: Tue-Thur 7:40am-4:30pm and Fridays 7:40am-3:30pm.
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 34.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired hourly compensation rate?
Experience:
- dental : 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- EFDA Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $28