EFDA

Title: EFDA

Looking for a fun, fast-paced environment with a remarkable team atmosphere and opportunity to interact with patients while assisting the dental staff? Join our team at A Kidz Dental Zone. Where patient interaction is focused on Happy Kids, Healthy Smiles, for a Lifetime! At A Kidz Dental Zone our Doctors are specialist in pediatric dentistry and utilize state of the art technology.

As a dental assistant you will work chair side the dentist to promote good dental and general health through education and patient interaction. We are looking for an enthusiastic dental assistant to join our team. This position is full time and temporary with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive market rate wages relative to skill and tenure
• In-office training for self-development and progression in the industry if desiring greater skills
• Top benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Aflac, 401K Plans with 100% Employer matching up to 4%, paid time off which grows over time, bereavement leave,Holiday Pay, metric bonuses and more
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities, intra and inter office continuing education
• Consistent hours, up to 36 hours/week and 4 days per week.
• Most of all, we are a team that focuses on family, individuals, each other and most of all, a fun learning environment that makes the days fly by
• Team that focuses on family, individuals, and each other!

Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare patient for dental hygiene by welcoming, soothing, seating and draping patient.
• Examine patients’ mouth for oral health, OHI, and provide the following treatment as instructed and approved by the dentist:
• Perform visual exams
• Perform Prophy
• Polish restorations with slow speed hand piece
• Remove excess cement with hand instruments
• Take x-rays and intra oral photos
• Apply sealants
• Arrest dental decal by applying fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents
• Mix filling compounds
• Take impressions of teeth
• Answer questions and provide parents, or guardians with information about patients’ oral health, treatment, and hygiene.
• Communicate and work alongside dental staff to provide the patient with high level of care.

Requirements/Competencies

• Current Oregon Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)
• Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients, parents, doctors and staff, in person and on the telephone
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once
• Bilingual is a plus.

How to Apply

• Submit your resume online.

A Kidz Dental Zone is committed to maintaining a drug-free and safe workplace. A Kidz Dental Zone does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its health programs and activities.'

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• EFDA Certification (Required)
• Radiology Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• The Dalles, OR (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $30