Overview
We are a family-owned dental practice in Hamilton, Ohio growing fast and looking for an EFDA who matches our energy. Our patients are some of the kindest and most patient people you'll meet, we're looking for someone who brings that same good attitude: shows up on time, does great work, and likes to have fun while doing it. Fair warning: we play country music in the office, so if you don't mind a little Morgan Wallen between patients, you'll fit right in.
This is a high impact role right now, we're seeing strong demand, including an influx of emergency patients that we need to be able to get into the chair in a timely manner, so this isn't a job where you're just going to be doing fillings all day every day, we need you to help us in order to efficiently care for these patients so we can best serve our community.
Duties
- Place high quality fillings and other expanded-function restorative procedures under doctor supervision.
- Support our digital workflow, including iTero scanning.
- Assist dentist during a wide range of procedures including prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry, utilizing four-handed dentistry techniques for efficiency.
- Conduct dental radiography including X-rays and 3D scans while adhering to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
- Perform chairside assisting with precision, including taking vital signs, medical imaging, and operating X-ray equipment in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Manage and update electronic health records in Eaglesoft accurately, ensuring complete medical documentation and records management.
- Prepare treatment areas and sterilize instruments following strict infection control standards to maintain a safe clinical environment.
- Support the dental receptionist by scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and managing patient flow to optimize clinic productivity.
- Educate patients on dental terminology, procedures, and post-treatment care to foster understanding and compliance.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Dental Assistant with a focus on expanded functions procedures in general dentistry settings.
- Certification as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) or equivalent credential required.
- Proficiency with EMR systems such as Eaglesoft, experience with medical coding and documentation is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control practices, and aseptic techniques.
- Ability to operate dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and other medical imaging tools confidently.
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and educate patients clearly about procedures and oral health practices.
- Endodontic and orthodontic assisting experience is a plus.
Pay: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
