Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

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 state's 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 workforce.