Join Our Team as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)!
Are you an experienced, passionate, and patient-focused dental assistant ready to take your career to the next level? We’re looking for a dedicated Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our team and help create healthy, confident smiles!
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- State-of-the-art dental technology
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
What You’ll Do:
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Place, condense, and finish amalgam and composite restorations in accordance with Indiana law.
- Operate and maintain X-ray equipment in compliance with radiation safety standards.
- Prepare treatment rooms by following prescribed procedures and infection control protocols.
- Assist dentists by providing instruments, suctioning, and passing materials.
- Select, mix, and place dental materials.
- Take diagnostic impressions, pour and trim models, and prepare study casts.
- Fabricate temporary restorations and clean/polish removable appliances.
- Manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification and emergency preparedness.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-operative care, and plaque control.
- Maintain detailed and accurate patient records.
Compliance and Safety Responsibilities:
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations, ensuring patient confidentiality and data protection.
- Follow all infection control protocols, sterilization processes, and safety procedures.
- Maintain and troubleshoot dental equipment, coordinating repairs when necessary.
- Manage dental supply inventory and ensure availability of necessary materials.
Professional Development and Team Collaboration:
- Stay updated on industry best practices through continuing education.
- Participate in team meetings and off-site marketing activities.
- Contribute to a positive, patient-focused work environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
License/Certification:
- EFDA Certification (Required)
- Radiology License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Anderson, IN 46012 (Required)
Work Location: In person
