Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Chord Specialty Dental Partners; West Jefferson (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Kids Pediatric Dentistry, a partner of Chord Specialty Dental Partners, seeks an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support dentists with restorations, sealants, and fluoride applications in a pediatric setting.

The EFDA will review treatment plans, maintain instruments and clear communication with the team, while traveling to other locations as needed. A valid EFDA license, DANB radiology, CPR, and customer-service mindset are required.

Qualifications

• EFDA graduate with active license in state of practice.
• Current DANB Radiology certification is required.
• CPR certification is mandatory.
• Customer service experience is essential.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions and schedules.
• Ability to perform well under stressful situations.
• Must be able to travel to other locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform restorations, sealants, coronal polishing and fluoride application within scope.
• Prepare treatment areas and ensure efficient office flow.
• Review charts and communicate treatment information to dentist and team.
• Provide patient and parent homecare instructions.

Skills

EFDA graduate

DANB Radiology

CPR certification

Customer Service

Flexibility

Ability to work under stress

Travel to other locations

Education

EFDA degree or diploma

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Are you ready to work in a practice where every child is treated with compassion, every family feels welcomed, and every visit is designed to create a positive dental experience.

At Prairie Kids Pediatric Dentistry, we believe that empathy, teamwork, and exceptional patient care are at the heart of everything we do. As a proud partner of Chord Specialty Dental Partners, you'll have the support, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive while helping us deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve.

How does this shape your job experience?

We combine our individuality and child-centered dental expertise to practice group dentistry to create healthy smiles and positive experiences that last a lifetime. By working together as one team, we provide compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of every child and family.

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) is responsible for understanding the treatment plan as outlined by the dentist and providing patient care within their scope of practice. The EFDA is required to provide appropriate care and address and communicate appropriate treatment information to other team members. Additionally, the EFDA will maintain equipment, supplies, cleanliness and efficiency of the office.

• Perform the following within the regulations within the scope of practice of your license including, but are not limited to:
  • Demonstrate the ability to properly perform restorations and sealants properly
  • Demonstrate proper isolation
  • Demonstrate the ability to properly perform coronal polishing and apply fluoride
  • Demonstrate the ability to properly place and remove rubber dams, matrices, & wedges
  • Demonstrate the ability to properly apply cavity liners and bases
  • Learn and understand how to place Denovos/Impressions
  • Provide patient and parent/guardian homecare instructions
• Prepare area for each patients’ needs prior to each case
• Understand the patient scheduling and office flow to ensure that appointments proceed
• Thoroughly review patient’s charts prior to their procedure including the reason and necessity of visit, medical history, x-ray requirement, special considerations from previous visits and provide necessary information to the treating dentist
• Additional job duties as assigned

Qualifications

What you’ll Need:

• Graduate of an approved school of EFDA
• Current EFDA license in state of practice, with license in good standing
• Current DANB Radiology (x-ray) certification
• CPR certification
• Customer Service Experience – Friendly and helpful demeanor with patients and co-workers.
• Flexibility – Must adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
• Ability to work well under stressful situations
• Must be available to travel to other locations to meet operational needs

Preferred, But Not Required

• Knowledge of electronic dental records and practice management systems, specifically Denticon
• Pediatric experience
• Dental office experience

Compensation

$31 - $33/hour

Schedule

Monday - Thursday 7:45am - 5:00pm

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