What are the responsibilities and job description for the EFDA Expanded Function Dental Assistant position at Hershey Dental Associates, Inc.?
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with monthly bonus opportunities.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
- State-of-the-art dental facility with modern equipment.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- No nights and No Weekends!
Hours:
- Mon-Wed 7:45-5
- Thursday 7:45-4
- Fri 7:45-12 once a month if interested, as needed
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate EFDA to join our growing team. As an EFDA, at Hershey Dental Associates, LLC you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional oral healthcare to our patients. You will be responsible for performing dental procedures, providing patient education, and assisting the dentists in various dental procedures. If you are passionate about oral health, possess excellent communication skills, and are committed to delivering superior patient care, we encourage you to apply.
Working at Hershey Dental Associates:
- We value work life balance.
- Mutual respect and team work are musts.
- Once a quarter we go out for 2 hour team lunches.
- We have fun!
- We laugh, we cry, we make messes while meticulously cleaning up.
- We are always learning and looking for ways to be better.
- Olive Garden says it best, "When you're here, you're family"
Responsibilities:
- Assist doctors as directed during dental procedures.
- Take Intra oral photos and take dental X-rays.
- Educate patients on procedures and treatment plans.
- Place filings and rubber dams
- Coronal polishing
- Make temporary crowns
- Take trios scans, take impressions
- Assist the team during downtime by preparing/stocking the treatment area, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining proper infection control protocols and helping each other.
- Apply dental sealants as directed by the dentist.
- Document patient care activities accurately in electronic dental records.
- Conduct preliminary examinations and update patients' medical history
- Collaborate with the dental team to create treatment plans and follow-up care.
Requirements:
- Current licensure as an EFDA in the state of Pennsylvania
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Radiology certification
- CPR certification
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, oral diseases, and preventive dental care.
- Familiarity with Dentrix software and electronic health records.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients of all ages.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume. We look forward to reviewing your application and meeting with potential candidates for interviews.
Required: EFDA license, X-Ray certification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $33
