Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

1 day ago

Anderson, United States Elite Dental Partners Full time
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties of an EFDA may include all of those of a typical dental assistant. The expanded functions that EFDAs are allowed to perform in a dental office are dictated by each state's dentistry board.
  • Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
  • Capturing quality dental radiographs (x-rays)
  • patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
  • Perform efficient and accurate procedures as directed by the Dentist and Hygienist, while maintaining the schedule and patient flow
OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES:
  • Carryout infection control protocol- preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
  • Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, as directed by Doctor
  • With the direction of the Dentist, educations patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
  • Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
  • Enthusiastic communication with patients and suppliers
  • Office responsibilities as directed by the Office Manager (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate where state regulations specify
  • X-Ray Certification where state regulations specify
  • Prior Experience with a dental management software - Dentrix preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Proven dedication to provide high quality, comprehensive chairside care
  • Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment
  • Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • General Office Activities as Required
  • Good manual dexterity
  • Bend or twist their body.
  • Sit/Stand for long periods of time


The above statements are intended to provide a general overview and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements. Additional duties can be assigned as determined. Elite Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We support a diverse workforce.

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