Expanded Duties Dental Assistant EDDA

Mortenson-Dental-Partner; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson-Dental-Partner in Louisville seeks a skilled dental assistant to support clinicians with exams, radiographs, and patient care. You will prepare treatment areas, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists and hygienists to deliver high-quality care.

Adherence to CDC/OSHA guidelines, completion of clinical notes, and timely certifications (EDDA/EFDA, radiology, CPR) are required, along with a background check.

Qualifications

• EDDA/EFDA certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Radiology certification within required timeframe.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinically excellent dental care through education and treatment.
• Assist dentists and hygienists with diagnosis and procedures.
• Follow CDC/OSHA guidelines for safety.
• Complete clinical notes before dismissing patient.
• Prepare treatment room and sterilize instruments; pass instruments.
• Place and finish permanent restorations; take preliminary impressions.

Skills

Dental assisting

X-ray skills

Infection control

Patient communication

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