About this opportunity
Chord Specialty Dental Partners lists this Expanded Functions Dental Assistant opportunity in west jefferson, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Prairie Kids Pediatric Dentistry OpportunityAre you ready to work in a practice where every child is treated with compassion, every family feels welcomed, and every visit is designed to create a positive dental experience.At Prairie Kids Pediatric Dentistry, we believe that empathy, teamwork, and exceptional patient care are at the heart of everything we do. As a proud partner of Chord Specialty Dental Partners, you'll have the support, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive while helping us deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve.We combine our individuality and child-centered dental expertise to practice group dentistry to create healthy smiles and positive experiences that last a lifetime. By working together as one team, we provide compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of every child and family.ResponsibilitiesThe Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) is responsible for understanding the treatment plan as outlined by the dentist and providing patient care within their scope of practice. The EFDA is required to provide appropriate care and address and communicate appropriate treatment information to other team members. Additionally, the EFDA will maintain equipment, supplies, cleanliness and efficiency of the office.Responsibilities include:Perform the following within the regulations within the scope of practice of your license including, but are not limited to:Demonstrate the ability to properly perform restorations and sealants properlyDemonstrate proper isolationDemonstrate the ability to properly perform coronal polishing and apply fluorideDemonstrate the ability to properly place and remove rubber dams, matrices, & wedgesDemonstrate the ability to properly apply cavity liners and basesLearn and understand how to place Denovos/ImpressionsProvide patient and parent/guardian homecare instructionsPrepare area for each patient's needs prior to each caseUnderstand the patient scheduling and office flow to ensure that appointments proceedThoroughly review patient's charts prior to their procedure including the reason and necessity of visit, medical history, x-ray requirement, special considerations from previous visits and provide necessary information to the treating dentistAdditional job duties as assignedQualificationsWhat you'll need:Graduate of an approved school of EFDACurrent EFDA license in state of practice, with license in good standingCurrent DANB Radiology (x-ray) certificationCPR certificationCustomer Service Experience – Friendly and helpful demeanor with patients and co-workers.Flexibility – Must adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.Ability to work well under stressful situationsMust be available to travel to other locations to meet operational needsPreferred, but not required:Knowledge of electronic dental records and practice management systems, specifically DenticonPediatric experienceDental office experienceCompensation: $31 - $33/hourSchedule: Monday - Thursday 7:45am - 5:00pm
Worksite address
west jefferson, OH, 43162, US
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