Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) - Elite Dental Partners - South Bend, IN

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

South Bend, IN

Job Description

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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