EFDA/Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Easton Bright Smiles - Easton, PA

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Easton, PA

Job Description

Become Part of Successful Dentistry Team as an EFDA
Easton Bright Smiles is expanding... We are looking for a competent dental assistant to join our team. Seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our Bethlehem office location. This is an immediate, full-time position.
EFDA responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Greet parents and review treatment plan for today’s visit.
Prepare the operatory for the patient visit.
Responsible to walk patients back to operatory and verify demographics.
Seat patient in chair and explain procedures to be performed.
Collect, confirm, and record patient health history in digital chart.
Drape patient with protective napkin and set up instrument tray with required supplies.
Take radiographs using digital technology.
Prepare dental materials, cements, amalgams, composites, and impression materials for visit.
Perform impressions and insertion of space maintainers.
Placement, finishing, and polishing of amalgam and composite restorations.
Placement of dental sealants.
Placement of matrix bands, wedges, primary crowns.
Chairside assist dentist with management of procedures and during dental emergencies.
Assist dentist with dental charting and provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Review visit with parent after treatment, provide postoperative instructions, and lead parent to the front desk for follow up appointments.
Follow proper infection control protocols and prepare the operatory for the next patient.
Routinely clean, disinfect, and restock operatories.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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