Expanded Function Dental Assistant - Impact & Growth

Southern Arkansas University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and benefits

Vibrant work environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A reputable university seeks an Expanded Function Dental Assistant in Philadelphia County. This role involves assisting dentists and hygienists with patient care, providing technical dental treatment, and contributing to preventive maintenance and restorative services. Candidates must have completed formal training as a dental assistant or graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program. The position offers opportunities for growth in a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of the twelfth school grade.
• Training program must include at least 200 hours of expanded function clinical and didactic instruction.
• Training in restorative functions or dental hygiene with expanded functions dental assisting training of at least 75 hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists as they examine and treat patients.
• Provide technical dental treatment to patients under supervision.
• Perform preventive maintenance and restorative services.

Education

Completion of a formal expanded function dental assistant training program

Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene

Job description

A reputable university seeks an Expanded Function Dental Assistant in Philadelphia County. This role involves assisting dentists and hygienists with patient care, providing technical dental treatment, and contributing to preventive maintenance and restorative services. Candidates must have completed formal training as a dental assistant or graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program. The position offers opportunities for growth in a supportive and dynamic work environment.