Assistant, Lead Expanded Function Dental

The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education is seeking a Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to support dentists during treatments, place sealants/restorations, and supervise clinical staff in Scranton, PA. This full-time role emphasizes patient care, instrument preparation, and adherence to clinic standards.

Responsibilities include managing clinical trainings, conducting charting, and providing pre/post-operative instructions while maintaining a safe, efficient dental environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid EFDA certification and radiologic credential.
• Minimum 3 years EFDA experience; public health a plus.
• Strong commitment to infection control and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during procedures and examinations.
• Prepare patient and sterilize instruments; manage supplies.
• Take medical histories and record vital signs.
• Place sealants and restorations; carve restorations.
• Oversee clinical resident support staff and train team.
• Provide pre/post-operative instructions and patient education.
• Manage dental charting and clinic policy compliance.

Skills

EFDA experience

CPR/BLS

Infection control

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EFDA State Certification

Coronal Polishing Course Certification

DANB CDA National Certification

Radiologic certification by PA State Board of Dentistry

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

A Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant performs a variety of patient care, laboratory duties, supply ordering and office duties. This position will assist the dentists during treatment and examinations, place sealants and restorations, oversee clinical resident support staff and additionally oversee the clinical team as a whole to provide assistance to the office manager.

Job Type

Full-time

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports directly to the Dental Manager.

Essential Job Duties And Functions

While living and demonstrating our Core Values, the Lead Expanded Function Dental Assistant will:

• Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up trays, prepare materials and assist dentist during dental procedures
• Take and record dental/medical histories and record vital signs
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
• Pour, trim and polish study casts, fabricate custom impression trays, clean and polish removable appliances and fabricate temporary restorations
• Assist dentist in management of dental/medical emergencies
• Instruct patients in oral care and plaque control systems
• Provide pre and post-operative instructions prescribed by dentist
• Place and carve restorations
• Select and manipulate gypsums and waxed
• Perform coronal polishing
• Dental charting
• Ensure dental clinic support is fully staffed
• Create and complete DA/EFDA clinical competencies
• Ensure all policies and procedures are understood and in use
• Oversee all ordering adhering to clinic budget
• Create and schedule clinical trainings
• Assisting dentists with any office/clinical needs

Other Functions And Responsibilities

• Record treatment information in patients’ charts
• Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth
• Maintain emergency kit
• Perform routine maintenance of dental equipment
• Participate in community outreach programs
• Participate in holiday rotation (1-3 per year)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Meet The Wright Center for Community Health and its affiliated entity The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education EOS© People Analyzer Tool
• Buy in and experience working in the EOS® model (strongly preferred)
• Mission-oriented; represents the enterprise in a professional manner while demonstrating organizational pride
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Radiologic certification by the PA State Board of Dentistry or National Radiology Certification by Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
• Minimum 3 years EFDA experience, public health a plus
• EFDA State Certification required
• Coronal Polishing Course Certification as required by State Board of Dentistry
• DANB CDA National Certification preferred
• Experience with dental health maintenance, use of dental technology, infection control, health promotion, performing diagnostic procedures, etc.
• CPR Basic Life Support Certification

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