Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (62811)

Union Community Care; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Community Care is seeking a skilled EFDA-credentialed dental assistant to support dentists in providing high-quality patient care at our Coatesville site. You will help prepare patients, assist with four-handed dentistry, and maintain a clean operatory and sterilized equipment according to OSHA standards.

The role requires radiography certification, CPR certification, and regular licensure renewals, plus strong English communication skills to ensure clear patient interactions and chart

Qualifications

• EFDA accreditation and licensure required.
• Radiology certification; recertified every four years.
• CPR certification; recertified every two years.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with patient care and four-handed dentistry under supervision.
• Prepare operatory and maintain dental equipment and supplies.
• Take radiographs and assist with charting and post-op instructions.
• Assist front desk during staffing shortages and act as interpreter when needed.

Education

EFDA accreditation and licensed

Radiology certification

CPR certification

English proficiency

Job description

Job Location

Coatesville - Coatesville, PA 19320

Job Summary

Assists the dentists with providing dental care to the patients of Union Community Care (UCC). Also responsible for maintaining the dental equipment, supplies, clinical area and ensuring OSHA compliance.

Specific Job Duties

Patient Care

1. Welcomes and prepares patient to be treated by the dentist
2. Helps patient to feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
3. Takes any prescribed radiographs (x-rays) for the dentists
4. Reviews health and dental histories with the patient
5. Takes patient’s blood pressure
6. Places restorative material after dentist has prepared tooth (teeth)
7. Places sealants, polishes and applies fluoride varnish as directed by dentist
8. When necessary make notes in the dental chart (i.e. chief complaint and blood pressure readings)
9. Prepares operatory for procedure to be performed
10. Assists dentist in performing four-handed dentistry following established Policies and Protocols for each individual procedure
11. Places and removes rubber dams and matrices (Under Direct Supervision)
12. Places and contours amalgam, composite, and other restorative material (Under Direct Supervision)
13. Place dental sealants (Under Direct Supervision)
14. Apply fluoride treatments and polishing teeth (Under Direct Supervision)
15. Following the dental procedure, gives patient any necessary post-op instructions or home care instructions
16. Completes the patient visit by taking them to the check-out desk

Operatory Maintenance

1. After every visit removes all disposable barriers and instruments
2. Uses proper pre-cleaning and disinfecting procedures to disinfectant all surfaces and supplies
3. Replaces all barriers in operatory and sets up instruments for the next patient
4. Maintains dental equipment and informs Dental PM about any necessary equipment repairs
5. Ensures dental supplies are stocked in proper areas (i.e. operatory and lab)

Dental Laboratory

1. Cleans and sterilizes dental equipment after every patient visit
2. Maintains sterilization equipment
3. Re-stocks and pulls supply tags for the dental order, gives supply tags to Dental PM 2
4. Maintains dental radiograph sensors and machine
5. Pours impressions
6. Tracks dental laboratory cases and contacts dental labs as needed for pick-up or other communications

Miscellaneous Duties

1. Participates in any meetings, seminars, or training sessions as directed.
2. Assists as an interpreter for dental providers as needed
3. Assists front desk in times of under-staffing
4. Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• EFDA accreditation and licensed
• License recertification every two years
• Radiology certification; recertified every four years
• CPR certified; recertified every two years
• Child abuse clearance; re-checked every two years
• Attends fraud, waste, abuse and cultural competency classes every year
• Knowledge and familiarity with dental and medical terminology
• English proficiency required

Essential Functions

In order to fulfill the requirements of this position, duties 1-31 are considered essential functions of the job.

Organizational Involvement

This position is required to participate in mandatory all staff meetings, team meetings and trainings.