What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant position at Orange Door Dental Group of Warsaw?
Warsaw Family Dental Practice is currently seeking to hire an experienced, enthusiastic, efficient and energetic Dental Assistant for an established and thriving team.
The ideal candidate is a dedicated Expanded Duty Dental Assistant with experience working with patients of all ages. However, we are willing to train the right candidate.
Expanded Functions Certifications are revered with great appreciation and Premium Pay.
Patient care, comfort and service are the top priorities and frame all of the objectives for everyday operations. A typical day will include clinical duties as well as light administrative work to allow for dynamic cross training of tasks.
Your already strong technical skill set will be welcomed greatly in addition to a pleasant chair-side manner, tenacious attention to detail and radiology license.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients in the dental office
- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Capture necessary diagnostic dental x-rays
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Provide direct assistance to the dentist(s)
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Maintain accurate and thorough chart notes
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Fabricate temporary crowns (EFDA)
- Place Fillings (EFDA)
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: No less than 35.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Ability to Relocate:
- Warsaw, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,115 - $67,733