We are looking for a competent Expanded Functions Dental Assistant who will help to make this office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service, and basic dental tasks as well as assisting in placing fillings for the dentist. EFDA's should be well-organized with great attention to detail, as well as a pleasant attitude as we solely work with children. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want to offer the opportunity to prosper and grow with our office
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Perform prophylaxis procedures.
- Finishing composite and amalgam fillings prepped by the doctor.
- Assist and complete sealants as needed for the patients.
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)
We are offering this job to all EFDA's regardless if you have a Coronal Polishing Certificate or not. We look forward to hearing from you.
Akron Smiles Youth Dentistry
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All patients are required to wear PPE and only one parent is allowed back with the patient at a time.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- EFDA Certification (Required)
Work Location: One location
