Expanded Function Dental Assistant I

Family First Health is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant for our Columbia location. As a EFDA at Family First Health, you should have a positive and outgoing personality, excellent patient care skills, and strong organizational skills. A qualified clinical staff member should have: Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Ability to build relationships with patients Computer proficiency, the ability to learn new programs and an X-ray certification.

This position is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to learn and grow with a terrific dental team. We’re dedicated to offering trustworthy dental services and care. The EFDA position will play a large role in that. If this sounds a like a good fit, we would love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits

$1500 Accrued Sign-on Bonus

3 Weeks of Accrued Paid Vacation per year

9 Days of Accrued Paid Sick Leave Time per year

4 Personal Days per year

No Late Evenings or Weekend Hours

Paid Time Off on Holidays

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans

Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

Attention to work-life balance

Opportunity for growth and advancement

And More!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions as a dental assistant as required and performs all duties of a chairside assistant.

Performs restoration placement including amalgam, composite, temporary, core build-up under the direction and supervision of a PA Licensed Dentist.

Completes temporary crown fabrication and placement.

Removal of sutures.

Performs coronal polishing.

Applies fluoride varnish.

Places sealants, executes placement of matrix bands and rubber dams.

Participates in the sterilization and disinfection of instruments and all clinical instrumentation.

Assists the dental providers with patient and community education initiatives.

Assists with the training of Dental Assistants under the direction of the Dental Assistant Supervisors and VP of Dental Services.

EFDA has demonstrated a proficiency in clinical abilities.

EFDA is able to participate in and bring all EFDA schedules to a successful completion of the day, with all providers at all sites.

Perform all other job related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Graduation from an accredited EFDA program and current EFDA certification in the state of Pennsylvania

Credential Required: EFDA Certification – State of PA

Successful completion of the EFDA training period with Family First Health

Current CPR and Narcan Certification

Knowledge and ability to successfully perform all essential job functions of a Level 1 EFDA

Knowledge of dental anatomy and a high level of all clinical competencies

Knowledge of day-to-day operations of the Dental Department

Proficient keyboarding skills

Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Ability to work in, and respond appropriately to a demanding environment including crisis situations

Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information

Ability to communicate well and in a caring and supportive manner with individuals of all backgrounds.

Ability to work efficiently and accurately with strong attention to detail

Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, volunteers, and the public

Ability to be organized, proactive in follow-up and follow-through, and to juggle multiple competing tasks

Ability to adhere to all Family First Health’s policies, processes, and procedures, especially, Code of Conduct, Workplace Conduct, and the Remote/Telework Policy if indicated eligible to work remotely or telework.

Ability to articulate and advocate Family First Health’s mission and values

Ability to maintain required clearances and licensure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mental/Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with an Expanded Function Dental Assistant position such as:

Prolonged periods of standing/walking.

Constant need to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands

Constant need to grasp, manipulate and/or assemble very small objects and dental tools

Prolonged periods of flexing or rotating wrists.

Constant exposure to disease, infection, blood, bodily fluids, and close contact with others.

Frequently subjected to varying and unpredictable situations.

Must wear common PPE/Safety Equipment (appropriate shoes, glasses, gloves, gowns, etc.)

Frequent lifting of supplies and equipment common in a dental department

Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching.

Constant adjustment of eye focus to for close and distant vision

Requires correct hearing to normal range

Occasional to prolonged work at a computer and/or telephone use with repetitive typing, arm, and hand motion

Frequent travel between work sites and events with exposure to weather conditions