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Form of workWe are looking to add an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to our team. Come join an outstanding patient focused practice. Please send your resume for review. We look forward to meeting you!
Check out the office: https://www.limaroaddentistry.com/
Schedule: Mon-Thurs 8:00 AM -5:00 PM Fridays 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Preferred Qualification:
- 1-2 Years of Experience
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Self Motivated, Punctual ,Team Player
- Open Dental Experience Preferred
- Proficiency in Dental Assistant terminology and procedures
Essential Functions:
- Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
- Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
- Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
- Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
- Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
- Communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)
- Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery
- Completes approved procedures validated through the Dental Board such as placement of amalgam, composite restorations, stainless steel crowns, space maintainers, etc..
- Follow properly issued instructions/directions regarding patient flow and manage the flow of patients to schedule/maximize the doctor’s time if applicable.
License:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
- EFDA License
- Coronal Polishing (Required)
- X-ray (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
- Sealant Placement (Preferred)
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