EFDA I

North American Dental Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Healthcare Spending Account

Paid Time Off

401k

Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

North American Dental Group is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant in Chattanooga, TN. You will support dentists with charting, fillings, and patient education, while following state regulations for expanded duties.

We require EFDA or on-the-job training, radiography licensure, CPR, and 1–5 years of experience. Proficiency in MS Office and dental software is preferred; enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• EFDA Certification or on the job training required per state requirements.
• Radiography licensure for respective state requirements.
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates.
• CPR Certification is required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of dental charting software and digital x-rays with the ability to learn new programs as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assists doctors including charting, placement of fillings, operatory set/cleanup, and patient education.
• Able to perform expanded duties following state regulations and compliance.
• Assists in clinical procedures such as fillings, temporary crowns, sutures, and topical fluoride.
• Records and reviews patient health history and ensures forms/signatures in dental software.
• Updates patient treatment plans under the direction of the treating dentist.

Skills

EFDA Certification or on-the-job

Radiography licensure

1-5 years experience

CPR Certification

MS Office proficiency

Dental charting software knowledge

Education

EFDA Certification

Radiography licensure

CPR Certification

Tools

Dental charting software

Digital x-ray systems

Job description

Overview

Expanded Functions 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:8:00 am - 4:00 pmTuesday&Wednesday:8:00 am - 5:00 pmThursday:7:00 am - 3:00 pmFriday:7:00 am - 2:00 pm Open the Second Friday of Each Month

Responsibilities

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

• Assists doctors which includes but is not limited to charting, placement of fillings, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
• Able to perform expanded duties following state regulations and compliance.
• Assists in clinical procedures and treatment such as: placing amalgam or composite fillings, adaptation of temporary crowns, removing surgical sutures, and applying topical fluoride treatments. Limitations due apply per state requirements.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating

Qualifications

So How Can You “Fill” This Role?

• EFDA Certification or on the job training required per state requirements
• Radiography licensure for respective state requirements
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates
• CPR Certification is required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of dental charting software and digital x-rays with the ability to learn new programs as necessary

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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