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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Dental Centers - Mount Vernon, MO

Permanent Dental Assistant Job
Mount Vernon, MO
Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs a variety of tasks assigned to them by the Doctor, and or supervisor/lead. They greet and seat patients while developing and maintaining a rapport that puts them at ease. They perform many functions chairside to enable the doctor to evaluate, diagnose, and treat the patient. An EFDA is certified/licensed to perform certain procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed doctor. A good assistant must perform these duties while adhering to OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: An assistant must be in good physical condition to maintain the high level of quality demanded of them from patients and doctors. They must be able to perform all tasks asked of them with a good attitude and physical ability. They must be able to deal with a certain amount of stress as well as physical exertion.
HAZARDS: The dental office environment may result in employees being exposed to toxic chemicals, radiation, infectious diseases, and increased noise level.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
There are no specific guidelines in Missouri for becoming a dental assistant. Some skills are needed in order to become proficient in the dental field.

High School graduate or equivalent
CPR and first aid
In order to be eligible for expanded function duties, an assistant must take and pass a test of basic skills.
Expanded Function Dental Assistants are required to take and pass a series of written and clinical tests in order to become licensed to perform specific tasks as outlined in the Missouri Dental Practice Act.

COMPETENCIES
The following skills are needed to become proficient in the dental field.A good attitude.Good work ethicThe ability to work closely with others as a teamThe ability to write precisely and legiblyKnowledge of dental procedures and terminologyThe skill to work under pressureTo be able to work with many different age groupsFlexibility, to adapt easily to daily routine
SKILLS
Taking x-raysautoclave - statimvaried dental materialsultrasonicmodel trimmerIntra Oral CameraO2 and N2Ox-ray machinedental lathesmedical kitpanoramic x-raycomputershand piecesx-ray trans-cranial
Expanded Functions:

Restorative I:
Restorative II:

Orthodontics:

Fixed Prosthetics:

Removable Prosthetics:

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

EFDA licenses (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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