Job Summary
Join our dynamic dental team as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA), where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care through advanced dental assisting skills. In this energetic and fast-paced environment, you will support dentists with chairside procedures, perform expanded functions within your scope of practice, and ensure smooth clinic operations. Your expertise in dental terminology, infection control, and medical documentation will help create a welcoming atmosphere for patients of all ages, especially in pediatric and general dentistry settings. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career while making a positive impact on patients’ oral health.
Duties
- Assist dentists during a variety of procedures including restorations, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry with precision and confidence.
- Perform chairside assisting tasks such as taking vital signs, medical history updates, and providing patient comfort.
- Operate dental imaging equipment including X-ray machines and 3D scanners to capture high-quality images for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Manage electronic health records using EMR systems like Eaglesoft while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
- Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments using aseptic techniques, and maintain infection control standards to uphold a safe environment.
Experience
- 2 years minimum preferred
- Radiography license highly preferred
- Chair and tool sterilization
- Treatment presentation to patients (training provided)
- Highly engage with patients with the utmost patience
- Reliable and empathetic towards patients and staff
- Ordering supplies and taking care of logistics
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
