Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Company: Smiles of Anderson
Location: Anderson
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties of an EFDA may include all of those of a typical dental
assistant. The expanded functions that EFDAs are allowed to perform
in a dental office are dictated by each states dentistry board.
Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
Capturing quality dental radiographs (x-rays)
patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental
treatment
Perform efficient and accurate procedures as directed by the
Dentist and Hygienist, while maintaining the schedule and patient
flow
OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES:
Carryout infection control protocol- preparing and sterilizing
instruments and equipment
Providing patients with instructions for oral care following
surgery or other dental treatment procedures, as directed by
Doctor
With the direction of the Dentist, educations patients on
appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g.,
tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
Enthusiastic communication with patients and suppliers
Office responsibilities as directed by the Office Manager (e.g.,
scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and
ordering supplies)
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate where state
regulations specify
X-Ray Certification where state regulations specify
Prior Experience with a dental management software - Dentrix
preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proven dedication to provide high quality, comprehensive chairside
care
Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in
order to maintain a clean and safe working environment
Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and
practices
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
General Office Activities as Required
Good manual dexterity
Bend or twist their body.
Sit/Stand for long periods of time
The above statements are intended to provide a general overview and
level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be a list of all responsibilities, duties
and requirements. Additional duties can be assigned as determined.
Elite Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. We support a diverse
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Keywords: Smiles of Anderson, Lafayette , Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA), Healthcare , Anderson, Indiana
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