EFDA/Dental Assistant I

North American Dental Group; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Voluntary Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

North American Dental Group is seeking a full-time EFDA or Dental Assistant to join our team. We deliver best-in-class patient care with empathy, and we operate with a patient-first approach across our practice.

The role supports clinicians in restorative dentistry, radiographs, sterilization, and keeping the dental environment compliant with OSHA and HIPAA. 1-5 years preferred; certification required; MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting certification or equivalent on-the-job training.
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; new grads considered.
• Radiography/X-ray certification for state.
• CPR certification required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Commitment to providing exceptional service and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side clinical support to Doctors and Hygienists, including charting and operatory setup.
• Prepare patients and assist dentists during restorative procedures.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, maintain asepsis and instrument trays.
• Expose and develop dental radiographs.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, CPR and required certifications and registrations.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Patient education

Charting

Operatory setup

Sterilization

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

Radiography Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Full time EFDA or Dental Assistant

“Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience

Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.

Wondering how this shapes your job experience?

We use our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office feeling satisfied. Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health in the way that we do? Come join our team— help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.

Smiling from Open to Close

Monday- Tuesday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday:8:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday:9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Responsibilities

Dental Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. Dental Assistant will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry.

Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team

• Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to Doctors and Hygienists which includes but is not limited to: charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Prepares patients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentists during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.
• Exposes and develops dental diagnostic radiographs.
• Follows OSHA regulations and safety requirements to include compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations.

Qualifications

So How Can You “Fill” This Role?

• Dental Assisting Certification or prior on the job training
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates
• Radiography/ X-RAY certification for respective state
• CPR Certification required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patient.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time employees)
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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