What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) position at SCRANTON PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Scranton Primary Health Care Center provides primary medical care in Scranton, PA. We are a great place to work with excellent benefits. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment dedicated to serving the community.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Growth opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package, including: premium health, dental, and vision insurance benefits with modest cost-share by employee; Life insurance, and Short-term disability after 30 days of service; and contributions to a pension plan after one year of service, and a generous vacation, sick days, personal days and holiday schedule.
We are looking for individuals with previous experience as an EFDA. X-Ray Certification and Radiation Health & Safety Certification are required.
Bi-lingual is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities:
- Room patient, take vitals, and document patient history
- Take x-rays as directed
- Assist dentist in transfer of instruments, suctioning, etc.
- Placing of fillings, polishing restorations & approved EFDA functions
- Apply sealants and fluoride as directed
- Coordinate prosthetic appointments with lab & provide
- Assist and work with other dental clinic employees as necessary
- Monitor inventory levels of supplies, and advise when replenishment is necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.48 - $25.75 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $26