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Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Mortenson Dental Partners • Full-time • Independence, Kentucky, United States • $51.50k - $71.47k / year • 2m ago

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Job ID: 199

Location: Mortenson Family Dental - 2052 Harris Pike #54, Independence, KY 41051

Job Type: Full-time

Weekly hours: 38

Are you passionate about creating healthy, beautiful smiles while working in a friendly and supportive environment? Do you thrive in a role where your skills make a real difference in patients' lives? If so, we'd love to meet you!

We're seeking a dedicated and compassionate EDDA to join our team. Our practice is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in an environment where both patients and team members are treated with respect, trust, and genuine support.

What You'll Love About Us:

A Positive, Team-Oriented Culture: We believe in supporting one another and celebrating successes, big or small.
Opportunities for Growth: We're committed to helping you advance your skills and reach your career goals.
Modern Technology & Techniques: Work with state-of-the-art tools in a practice that values staying ahead of the curve.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and an environment that respects your personal time.

Benefits of being part of the Mortenson Family Dental Team

Benefits are available after 60 days of employment
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution
Life Insurance
Flexible spending (health and dependent care) account
Paid Time Off & 6 paid holidays off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401K
Daily Pay
Professional development assistance
FREE continuing education opportunities
Employee assistance program

Responsibilities

Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education and quality treatment. Assists dentists and hygienists in quality diagnosis through X-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed.
Helps ensure efficient operations by seeking patient referrals, maintaining equipment, utilizing supplies cost-effectively, and posting patient charges accurately.
Follows CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety and infection control.
Completes all clinical notes according to practice guidelines before dismissing the patient.
Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the dentist's access; suctioning; and passing instruments.
Places and finishes permanent restorations, complete preliminary impressions.

Qualifications

Have your EDDA or EFDA certification
Have your high school diploma or equivalent
Obtain your radiology and CPR certification within the required timeframe
Must pass a background check and drug screening

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the Company's determination that the candidate has successfully passed a background check, including a drug screen.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates equally.