Dental Assistant, Expanded Functions (EFDA) - Tooth & Tusk Pediatric - Beaverton, OR

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Beaverton, OR

Job Description

Overview:

Tooth + Tusk Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is looking for a FUN and energetic Dental Assistant/EFDA that has a desire to grow with our pediatric dental practices. Candidates must be professional, outgoing, well-organized, reliable, team-oriented and must absolutely love working with kids!

This is a great opportunity to join our unique and evolving dental offices. We continue to build an amazing culture at Tooth + Tusk Pediatric Dentistry and would love for you to be a part of it!

This position is for 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday; the hours are generally 7:30am-4:30pm.
Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for the following:

Greet and engage patients with respect and a smile.
Ensure patients are well informed and comfortable - before, during, and after their appointment - about their treatment and oral health.
Take and process dental radiographs, impressions and intraoral photos.
Prepares and sterilizes treatment room and equipment.
Provide chair-side assistance to Providers during treatment procedures.
Document dental care services by charting in patients’ records.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g, OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL,
Employee Handbook).
Qualifications:

You will be required to possess the following:

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification required.
Quick learner with problem solving skills
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Technical and troubleshooting skills for software applications used for charting, patient records, scheduling, etc.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth.
Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.

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