Dental Assistant III - QDA or EFDA

Job Summary

The Dental Assistant III (DA III) is also a licensed Qualified Dental Assistant (QDA) or Expanded-Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) in the state of Maryland. The DA III prepares, sterilizes, organizes and sets up dental equipment, ensures that all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established safety guidelines and standards. Monitors and maintains dental equipment, such as compressors, evacuators, radiographic equipment, sterilizers, and light curing units, in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.

DA III can provide chair side assistance to dentists and dental hygienists in the provision of clinical dental care, including operative, preventative, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic and/or oral surgery procedures. Takes diagnostic quality l radiographic images in accordance with dentists’ orders, assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols. Orders and maintains inventories of dental clinic supplies, equipment, and instruments.

Maintains dental laboratory slips and creates and maintains dental records in accordance with the established protocol and procedures. This is a nonexempt, full-time position in pay grade 3 with the pay range of $19.14 - $24.88. The Dental Assistant III reports directly to the Dental Clinical Quality Director.

• Must demonstrate the ability to take digital radiographs.
• Must be proficient in basic computer skills.
• Passion/interest in pursuing a career in dentistry.
• CPR certification.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited dental assistant training program with training in infection control.
• Radiation Technologist license issued by the Maryland Board of Dental Examiners (licensure must remain current and renewed on-time).
• Expanded Functions (EFDA in the State of Maryland) or Qualified Functions (QDA in the state of Maryland) qualification is required. (Qualification must remain current).
• Completes EHR competency upon hire.
• Minimum of six months experience preferred.

• Frequent travel
• Frequent exposure to workplace conditions includes bending, climbing stairs, walking, kneeling, and reaching.
• Includes fine and gross motor skills, lifting less than 20 pounds, and vision.
• Exposure to workplace conditions includes air borne pathogens, blood borne pathogens and cleaning agents.

• Commitment To Service
• Respect
• Quality
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Caring & Compassion
• Professionalism
• Safety
• AIDET

• Empathetic Outlook
  - The ability to perceive and understand the feelings and attitudes of others; the ability to place oneself “in the shoes” of another and to view a situation from their perspective.
• Attention to Detail
  - The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently.
• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
• Communicates Effectively
  - Developing and delivering multi-mode communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Values And Ethics
  - Serving with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices. Ensuring decisions and transactions are transparent and fair.
• Time Management
  - The ability to effectively manage one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) is committed to creating a safe and open healthcare environment that improves health outcomes and values and respects the unique experiences and perspectives of both patients and staff by:

• Prioritizing access for all individuals;
• Offering ongoing training for staff to promote health awareness, preventive measures and early detection for the varied patient population on the Eastern Shore;
• Actively engaging with patients, families and staff;
• Fostering a workplace culture in which everyone is treated with dignity.

• Maintains a safe and hygienic patient…