Expanded Function Dental Assistant

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)