What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parttime EFDA SATURDAYS ONLY - Lafayette, IN position at Urgent Dental Center & Family Dentistry?
We are looking for an Expanded Functions Dental Assistants to join our awesome team.
We have 11 locations across Indiana, 7 locations in Indianapolis, and locations in Terre Haute, Lafayette and Anderson. We strive to provide a positive experience for our patients and teams. We are offering a fantastic opportunity to join our team on a Part Time basis. We know the demands of dentistry and the challenges you may experience when treating patients all day long, so we provide an excellent support system, training, and teamwork to make work more enjoyable.
Must be able to work on Saturday's
Benefits
- Flexibility to balance family and work-life
Our team prides itself on our teamwork and ability to come together to work hard and get the job done. We have created an environment where the office feels like a second home to us. If you are a team player looking for your dental home, we would love to hear from you!
Requirements
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management Skills
- High school diploma
- Graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Valid X-ray license
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Every weekend
Experience:
- Expanded Function Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Radiology License (Required)
- EFDA Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lafayette, IN 47905 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $28
