Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) - Dental Health - Multi Site

MVHC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Life insurance

EAP

Educational assistance

Wellness program

Credit Union

Job summary

MVHC in Illinois is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) to support dentists in delivering primary care dental services. This full-time, non-exempt role requires EFDA certification, OH license, and CPR certification, with duties spanning patient preparation, charting, radiology licensing, and clinical assistance across two locations.

You will join a mission-driven team at MVHC, offering a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, and opportunities for ongoing professional

Qualifications

• EFDA certification from an accredited program
• State EFDA license
• Strong English communication skills
• CPR (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists in delivering primary care dental services
• Maintain patient dental records accurately
• Prepare operatory and instruments for treatment
• Maintain radiology licensing and infection control protocols
• Provide patient education on oral health and hygiene
• Support clinical and administrative functions as needed
• Perform Expanded Function duties as directed by dentist

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

CPR (BLS)

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

EFDA certification

Job description

MVHC is growing and has an immediate opportunity for an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) to join our Team!

Thank you for your interest in Muskingum Valley Health Centers and for considering MVHC as your next career path! At MVHC, we believe it takes a team to help change the face of health care. MVHC serves as a critical healthcare resource to ensure that all members of our community have access to affordable and high-quality health care. Our staff is dedicated, constantly learning, and eager to make a difference in the lives of the thousands of patients we serve each year. We strive to hire those who embrace our mission and values and pride ourselves in developing a team of employees that you can call family. If you want to make a difference and are passionate about what you do, consider MVHC for future employment and a rewarding career!

We invite you to review the job posting below. If you meet the requirements and qualifications for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

General Summary:

A full-time, non-exempt position responsible for assisting the dentist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the health center.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Completion of accredited EFDA certification
• State of Ohio EFDA license
• Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required.
• Current CPR (BLS) required.

Working Conditions:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs with or without accommodation
• Carry up to 20 lbs occasionally
• Standing 2-3 hours at a time
• Sitting for extended periods of time (up to one hour or more at a time)
• Walking approx. 30 minutes per hour throughout the day
• Withstanding pressure and deal with emergency situations as needed
• Average working hours with possible non-traditional hours
• Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids
• Ability to deal with upset or disgruntle patients in order to deescalate the situation

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist
• Assists in the oral health management of all clinic patients
• Obtains baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene
• Records patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided and recommended
• Provides oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for all center dental patients
• Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols
• Maintains current Radiology license
• Assist in the provision of technical assistance and health education in the community as requested
• Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulation and law and Dental Department directive and protocol
• Maintains Dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s directions and Dental Department policy and protocol
• Maintains all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and protocols as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues
• Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes
• Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business, and patient care of the Dental Department
• Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and time permits
• Insures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with Dental Department directive and protocol
• Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive, center policy as well as state and federal regulation(s)
• Performs all functions in full compliance with the health center’s Dental Department Exposure Control Plan including but not limited to the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Universal Precautions
• Participates in appropriate health promotion / disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required.
• Participate in Quality improvement activities that include identifying clinical problems, participates in quality improvement teams and evaluating effectiveness of program improvements.
• Perform Expanded Function duties as needed
• As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives
• Responsible for personal compliance in full with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures including but not limited to the participation of a Dental Assistant in the provision of clinical dental care, as well as those relating to, but not limited to personnel issues, workplace safety, public health and confidentiality
• Assist the patient in obtaining, processing, and understanding basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions

Full Time with Benefits

This position would be split between two days in South and two days in Cambridge

About MVHC:

Founded in 2008, MVHC serves as a best-in-class health care resource to ensure all members of the communities we serve have access to high-quality, affordable health care. As your "community of care," we are dedicated to serving the primary care needs of the residents in each of our convenient locations in Muskingum, Morgan, Coshocton and Guernsey counties. We are local, non-profit, and community owned. The MVHC community is comprised of more than 500 staff and providers committed to health care, and we truly appreciate the opportunity to improve the lives of residents in the communities we serve!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, 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.

At MVHC, we strive to create an environment which promotes healthy work-life balance, one that provides you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our patients, while maintaining your family and personal objectives. This is an exciting time of growth for MVHC where we are positioned to expand access to the communities that we serve. We hope that you will consider joining the MVHC team.

• Employee satisfaction rating of 90%
• Equal opportunity employer; selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job
• We are local, non-profit, and community owned
• We offer a team approach to patient-centered comprehensive primary care

We’ll also reward your hard work with:

• A comprehensive benefits packageincluding medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and a health savings account option for those who qualify.
  • All insurance benefits are available for both employee and family, regardless of what a spouse may be offered through his/her employer.
• 401k with employer match for those who qualify.
• Paid time off plus seven paid holidays per year for those who qualify.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Life insurance voluntary benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational Assistance Program for those who qualify.
• Access to Credit Union.
• Wellness program:
  • Ability to earn an insurance premium reduction for those who qualify.
  • Fitness membership monthly stipend.
• And much more!

Thank you for considering a career with MVHC! Come join our dedicated team and see what is possible… Grow with us!