Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Britanny Segura| Recruiter
P: (301) 340-9600 |E: bcsegura@hirequesthealth.com
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Job Description

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant – Full Time – Monday to Thursday, 8 am to 5:45 pm, Fridays as needed

Location: Limerick, Pennsylvania

Job Summary: As an EFDA, you'll have the chance to showcase your expanded skills and knowledge, assisting our dentist in a variety of procedures, including restorations, extractions, and root canals. You'll take and develop dental X-rays, manage patient records, and provide education on oral hygiene and post-operative care.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  

• Annual Salary Increases
  

• Competitive 401k Match
  

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
  

• Eight paid holidays (including Black Friday/Christmas Eve)
  

• Life Insurance
  

• STD/LTD Insurance
  

• Advancement Opportunities
  

• Overtime offered if wanted
  

• Travel mileage may be paid if not working at your home office
  
  

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Provide patient and parent/guardian homecare instructions.
  

• Follow all guidelines, protocols, and policies with documentation for patient's records (i.e. placing notes, charting, alerts)

• Restock instruments and supplies throughout the office as necessary to maintain efficient work environment
  

• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying when there is a need for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.
  

• Advise parent or guardian what to expect in the visit and address any concerns
  

• Sterilize and deliver instruments to treatment area; position instruments for dentist's access; suction; pass instruments using four-handed dentistry.
  

Requirements:

Education - High school diploma or equivalent

Licensure/Registry - Current licensure as an EFDA in the state of Pennsylvania. Radiology certification. CPR Certification.