Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Bright Direction Dental; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life 보험

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holiday pay

Job summary

Cedar Creek Dental Formally Robert C Scheele DDS & Associates, PC in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Full Time Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our team. The EFDA will work closely with dentists to deliver high-quality patient care and maintain efficient clinical flow.

Responsibilities include assisting, radiography, patient history reviews, infection control, and post-treatment instruction. This position emphasizes patient comfort and excellent communication with patients and

Qualifications

• EFDA Certification in Indiana is required.
• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Assessing patient medical histories and monitoring vital signs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support dentists with procedures across multiple specialties.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Maintain infection control protocols and facility cleanliness.
• Educate patients on post-treatment care and hygiene.
• Communicate with patients and staff to schedule appointments and coordinate care.

Skills

EFDA Certification

Patient Care

Infection Control

Radiography

Job description

Fort Wayne, IN

Fort Wayne, IN

Cedar Creek Dental Formally Robert C Scheele DDS & Associates, PC

is seeking a skilled and compassionate Full Time Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our team! As an EFDA, you will work closely with our dentists and other team members to provide exceptional dental care to our patients.

Cedar Creek Dental: 9830 Auburn Rd 103 Ste 103, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Schedule

• Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Thursday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Job Requirements

• EFDA Certification in the state of Indiana
• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
• Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
• Communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)
• Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery
• Completes approved procedures validated through the Dental Board such as placement of amalgam, composite restorations, stainless steel crowns, space maintainers, etc.
• Follow properly issued instructions/directions regarding patient flow and manage the flow of patients to schedule/maximize the doctor’s time if applicable

Bright Direction Dental is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Full-time employees (working 30 or more hours per week) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, as well as access to a variety of voluntary benefits.

Full-time employees are eligible for paid time off and holiday pay. Part-time employees working 16 or more hours per week are eligible for paid time off. All employees may participate in our 401(k) retirement savings plan, which includes a company match.

We are committed to providing valuable benefits to meet the diverse needs of our team.

Bright Direction Dental is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to abide by these principles and mandates. Bright Direction Dental prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, traits associated with race, creed, 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. Bright Direction Dental conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.