Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Dental / Dentistry
Dentistry / General Dentist, Dental Assistant, Healthcare Consultant
Responsible for assisting the dentist in rendering patient care, maintaining inventory control in the operatory where treatment is rendered by the dentist, explaining treatment and hygiene needs.
Assist the dentist in rendering patient care
Place Restorations
Seats and prepares the patients for treatment
Cleans operatory after treatment procedures
Readies tray set-ups for procedures
Monitors the operatory supply levels
Assist in clerical duties as required
Takes radiographs
Takes preliminary impression for needed procedures
Monitors prosthetic cases and ensures they are ready for the patient’s appointment
Correlates this activity with the Front Desk Staff
Reinforces preventive maintenance instructions to the patients
Reinforces next treatment needs to patients
Hands off patient to business team with explanation of future treatment and/or hygiene needs
Is a Team Player
Follows practice protocol
Supervisory Controls
Receives general supervision from Business Manager and direct patient treatment supervision from the dentist. The Business Manager provides guidance regarding unusual problems and emergencies of new situations.
Complexity
The position involves having the expertise to anticipate patients’ and dentists needs
Scope and Effect
The Chairside Dental Assistant is instrumental in reducing stress levels for the dentist and the patient. Reduction of these levels is directly related to the ability of the Chairside Dental Assistant to anticipate the needs of the dentist and the patient.
One Chairside Assistant/EFDA will be selected for this position. This position involves ensuring all dental procedures are properly supported. This requirement systematically correlates chairside duties as well as treatment function support and productivity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Health insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
Galloway, OH 43119:
Relocate before starting work (Required)
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