EFDA

Sonrava Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Sonrava Health in Columbus, OH is seeking an enthusiastic EFDA to provide outstanding patient experiences while in the chair and help retain patients. You will collaborate with dentists and hygienists, support four-handed dentistry, and help with radiographs, sterilization, and lab coordination.

The ideal candidate holds a current radiography certification and an active EFDA/CDA license as required by state, with CPR/BLS in hand and a patient‑centered approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current radiography certification required.
• Active CDA/EFDA/EDDA license as required by state.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred; nitrous oxide analgesia certification preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service with chair-side manner and teamwork.
• Assist the doctor and/or hygienist with dental procedures and patient care.
• Review patient charts prior to arrival and document health history.
• Take, develop and mount radiographs and intra-oral photos.
• Prepare, sterilize and organize equipment and operatory.
• Track lab cases and order dental supplies.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and comply with OSHA/BBP.
• Educate patients and assist with scheduling referrals as needed.

Skills

Exceptional chair-side manner

Teamwork

Patient service

Dental procedures assistance

Radiographs and intra-oral photos

Sterilization and chart prep

Lab coordination

HIPAA compliance

Multi-tasking

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current radiography certification

Active CDA/EFDA/EDDA license as required by state

CPR/BLS certification

Nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia certification preferred or able to obtain

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic EFDA that loves building and maintaining positive relationships with patients who is flexible, and willing to collaborate with other team members. What if you could be rewarded for doing what you love, with a team that supports you, in an environment where there is a shared passion for quality patient care? Your primary role is to provide excellent patient experiences while "in the chair", and overall patient retention. As a valued member of the family, we will support you, and invest in you and your future with medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid holidays, and many other benefits!

Skills/ Abilities

• Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, while demonstrating teamwork
• Assist the doctor and/or hygienist(s), with dental procedures maintain excellent patient service, integrity, flow.
• Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, document appropriate patient information and health history during the exam and treatment, ensure all patient consents are completed prior to treatment.
• Four Handed Dentistry- fabricate temporary crowns, place rubber dam, place amalgam and composite restorations, assist with seating permanent/removable prosthodontics, coronal polishing, sealant placement.
• Ability to take, develop and “mount” accurate, high quality radiographs/intra-oral photos.
• Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, prior to and after a patient’s appointment.
• Track the incoming and outgoing lab cases, monitor and order dental supplies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance, follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment.
• Assist in educating the patients and address their questions and/or concerns to help them feel more comfortable.
• Assist the business administrative team in scheduling patients and submitting referrals as clinically necessary.
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs

Qualifications

Education/Certification(s)

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
• Current radiography certification required.
• Active Dental Assistant/ CDA/ EFDA/ EDDA/ QDA license, as required by state
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR- BLS) preferredCurrent certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferredas required by state, or ability to become certified.