Expanded Function Dental Assistant: Grow with Impact

Austin Community College; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and benefits

Opportunities for growth

Focus on diversity and inclusion

Job summary

A civic health organization in Philadelphia seeks an Expanded Function Dental Assistant to assist in providing technical dental care. The role involves working directly with patients and assisting dentists during examinations and treatments. Applicants should have completed a relevant training program and possess strong technical and communication skills. This position offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
• Formal training program involving 200 hours of expanded function clinical and didactic instruction.
• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene school with at least 75 hours of clinical instruction.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists during patient examination and treatment.
• Provide direct technical dental treatment to patients.
• Work under the supervision of a dentist or hygienist.

Skills

Technical dental skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Completion of a formal expanded function dental assistant training program

Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene

Job description

A civic health organization in Philadelphia seeks an Expanded Function Dental Assistant to assist in providing technical dental care. The role involves working directly with patients and assisting dentists during examinations and treatments. Applicants should have completed a relevant training program and possess strong technical and communication skills. This position offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering growth and well-being.