EFDA Dental Assistant needed in our dental office

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Goodyear, AZ

Job Description

Our outstanding dental practice is seeking an exceptional Expanded Functions Dental Assistant for an opportunity to join our dedicated team.

Who We're looking for: 

Are you a passionate and skilled Expanded Functions dental assistant seeking a fulfilling role in a comprehensive dental practice? Look no further! Our thriving, high-quality dental office, located in Goodyear is in search of a full-time EDFA Lead dental assistant to join our dedicated team. Currently, the position is available four days a week and will move to 5 days a week in December 

Relationship-building skills

· Influencing skills

· Computer skills including digital radiographs and practice management software

· Teamwork and leadership skills

· Ability to market the practice

· Creative problem-solving skills

· Superb verbal skills with patients and staff

· Overall understanding of the practice’s philosophy and systems

· Organized charting skills

· Excellent clinical skills, expanded duties, x-rays, etc.

· Familiarity with all the instruments necessary for each procedure and how the dentist likes to be supported

· Overall understanding of all aspects of the back office

· Disinfection and sterilization skills meeting or exceeding OSHA standards

· Motivated to stay up to date on medical, dental, and hygiene protocols

· Keen understanding of scheduling and financial systems in order to support the processes from the operatory

· Ability to function within a team environment as a supportive and positive contributor

Responsibilities: 

· Take digital radiographs including vertical and horizontal bitewings, periapicals, full-mouth series, as well as film panoramic, bitewings, periapicals or occlusals, as needed.

· Take intraoral photographs to complete records and aid in treatment planning.

· Prepare the patient for the appropriate procedures (seating, applying the topical, etc.).

· Instruct patient in tooth brushing and flossing techniques, aids and proxy, brush, perio aids, disclosing methods, electric toothbrushes and waterjets, oral rinses, anti-caries products, and nutrition.

· Support the doctor during the procedure through charting and instrumentation.

· Assist the doctor when examining the hygiene patients. Make sure the patient’s record is complete and all services for the day’s treatment are recorded.

· Maintain proper sterilization-package instruments in their correct groupings and check bur blocks for completeness and order.

· Put away instruments in rooms and keep bur blocks and other supplies stocked.

· Disinfect operatories between procedures.

· See that lab cases are checked in and are going out in a timely manner.

· Communicate with the lab to resolve any other lab issues.

· Utilize an efficient system to alert the front office that the case has arrived in the office.

· Enter detailed and accurate notes with all the pertinent discussions of treatment recommendations, options, and timeline plans noted in the computer in a joint effort with the doctor and treatment coordinator, when necessary.

· Communicate referral and medical consult information to other offices and patients, and follow-up on progress of referrals/medical consultations.

· Looking ahead on the schedule to make sure we are prepared for what is to come.

· Properly dispose of the biohazard bags in box.

· Ensure nitrous and oxygen tanks are changed when needed.

· If RDA/EFDA – Perform all the clinical duties that are called for, per your licensure.

· During crown seat appointments, after removal of temp and x-ray during crown seat following the order of ECMO (esthetics, contacts, margin, occlusion) before getting Dr.

· Filling up office water jugs as needed.