Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Bright Direction Dental; Clyde (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Paid time off and holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Bright Direction Dental in Clyde, Ohio is seeking a Full-Time Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA). You will work closely with our dentist and team to deliver high-quality dental care to patients.

The position requires EFDA certification in OH and involves assisting, radiography, infection control, and patient support throughout a diverse range of dental procedures.

Qualifications

• EFDA certification in OH required.
• Assist dentist during a variety of procedures.
• Take and develop dental radiographs.
• Assess patient medical history and monitor vitals.
• Maintain infection control protocols and sterilize instruments.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after treatment.
• Provide post-treatment oral care instructions and dietary guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a range of dental procedures.
• Take impressions and assist with restorative placements as needed.
• Explain treatments and post-care instructions to patients.
• Help manage patient flow and ensure efficient use of doctor time.
• Maintain instruments, equipment sterilization, and infection control.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Infection control

Medical history review

Education

EFDA Certification (OH)

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Clyde, Ohio

Premier Dental is seeking a skilled and compassionate Full-Time Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our team! As an EFDA, you will work closely with our dentists and other team members to provide exceptional dental care to our patients.

Premier Dental: 510 E. McPherson Hwy., Clyde, Ohio 43410

Schedule

• Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:05 PM
• Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Job Requirements

• EFDA Certification in the state of OHIO
• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
• Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
• Communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)
• Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery
• Completes approved procedures validated through the Dental Board such as placement of amalgam, composite restorations, stainless steel crowns, space maintainers, etc.
• Follow properly issued instructions/directions regarding patient flow and manage the flow of patients to schedule/maximize the doctor’s time if applicable

Benefits

• Full-time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, as well as access to a variety of voluntary benefits.
• Full-time employees are eligible for paid time off and holiday pay.
• Part-time employees working 16+ hours per week are eligible for paid time off.
• All employees may participate in our 401(k) retirement savings plan, which includes a company match.

Bright Direction Dental is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to abide by these principles and mandates. Bright Direction Dental prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, traits associated with race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Bright Direction Dental conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.