What are the responsibilities and job description for the EFDA position at North American Dental Group?
Overview
Silhavy Creek Family Dental - Valparaiso, IN
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
“Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience
Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.
Hours of Operation (Part time)
Fridays: 7:30am-5pm
(2) Saturdays a month: 6:45am-2pm
Qualifications
So How Can You “Fill” This Role?
- EFDA Certification or on the job training required per state requirements
- Radiography licensure for respective state requirements
- 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates
- CPR Certification is required
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Knowledge of dental charting software and digital x-rays with the ability to learn new programs as necessary
Benefits:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time employees)
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- 401k
- Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
- Referral Program
- Employee Discount Program
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Responsibilities
Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team
- Assists doctors which includes but is not limited to charting, placement of fillings, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
- Able to perform expanded duties following state regulations and compliance.
- Assists in clinical procedures and treatment such as: placing amalgam or composite fillings, adaptation of temporary crowns, removing surgical sutures, and applying topical fluoride treatments. Limitations due apply per state requirements.
- Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
- Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating