What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restorative EFDA Dental Assistant position at Apple Family Dental?
About us
Apple Family Dental is a small business in Longview, WA. We are professional, agile, professional and our goal is to Is to maintain our Patients health. We strive to be an pleasant experience, by helping our patients feel at home in our environment...
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office settings and equipment.
- Positive work place
- Eaglesoft
- Digital X-rays
-Applying sealants, taking impressions, performing coronal polishing, applying topical anesthetic or applying topical fluoride, - Assist the dentist during dental procedures, Chart notes.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment
- Provide oral hygiene instructions to patients
- Perform basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring and trimming models
- Schedule patient appointments and manage patient records
Requirements
Must have proper license for EFDA in state of Washington.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a dental assistant program or relevant experience
- Knowledge of Dental documentation systems and terminology
- Familiarity with dental anatomy and procedures
- Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus
- Proficiency in taking vital signs and recording patient information accurately
- Familiarity with dental software (e.g., Eaglesoft, Sirona) for managing patient records is preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and requirements. The successful candidate may be required to perform additional tasks as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- No weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting/EFDA: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- EFDA Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29 - $35
