What are the responsibilities and job description for the EFDA Dental Assistant position at Smile Wright Dental?
Excellent opportunity in a friendly, brand-new, state-of-the-art, busy children’s dental office for an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. Seeking an outgoing team player who enjoys working with children to join our successful team. We are looking for an EFDA who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients and their parents, ensure excellent customer service, and be well-organized with great attention to detail. Commitment to accuracy and high quality dentistry are a must. You should have good computer skills and experience with dental software. Two years or more experience as an EFDA required. Apply with a resume and a cover letter stating why we should consider you for this position.
Responsibilities
- Welcome children and parents into the dental office
- Prepare children for appointments, ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry and in office-sedation cases
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Proven experience as an EFDA
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to coronal polish is a plus
- Good computer skills; experience with Open Dental is a plus
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $40