Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA)

Mortenson-Dental-Partner; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson-Dental-Partner is seeking an EDDA/EFDA-certified dental assistant to support dentists and hygienists. You will deliver high-quality care, assist with radiographs and patient education, and help maintain efficient practice operations.

The role requires EDDA/EFDA certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, radiology and CPR certifications, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screening. Expect a full-time, on-site position with strict safety protocols.

Qualifications

• EDDA/EFDA certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Radiology and CPR certifications must be obtained within the required timeframe.
• Background check and drug screening are required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education and quality treatment; assists dentists and hygienists in diagnosis via X-rays, verbal communication, and other tests.
• Supports efficient operations by seeking patient referrals, maintaining equipment, utilizing supplies cost-effectively, and posting patient charges accurately.
• Follows CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety and infection control.
• Completes clinical notes according to practice guidelines before dismissing the patient.
• Prepares treatment room and instruments, sterilizes equipment, and assists dentist during procedures.
• Places and finishes permanent restorations and completes preliminary impressions.

Education

EDDA/EFDA certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiology certification

CPR certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education and quality treatment. Assists dentists and hygienists in quality diagnosis through X-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed.
• Helps ensure efficient operations by seeking patient referrals, maintaining equipment, utilizing supplies cost-effectively, and posting patient charges accurately.
• Follows CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety and infection control.
• Completes all clinical notes according to practice guidelines before dismissing the patient.
• Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the dentist's access; suctioning; and passing instruments.
• Places and finishes permanent restorations, complete preliminary impressions.

Qualifications

• Have your EDDA or EFDA certification
• Have your high school diploma or equivalent
• Obtain your radiology and CPR certification within the required timeframe
• Must pass a background check and drug screening