Expanded Duties Dental Assistant EDDA

Mortenson-Dental-Partner; Prospect (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson-Dental-Partner seeks a qualified dental professional to support hygienists and dentists in delivering high-quality care. You will assist with diagnostics, prepare rooms, sterilize instruments and help manage patient flow in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires EDDA/EFDA certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and radiology and CPR certifications within the designated timeframe, along with a background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education and quality treatment, assisting dentists and hygienists as directed.
• Supports efficient operations by seeking patient referrals, maintaining equipment, 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 for patients, sterilizes instruments, positions instruments, and assists during procedures.
• Places and finishes permanent restorations and completes preliminary impressions.

Skills

EDDA/EFDA certification

Radiology certification

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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