full-time 6 days ago
Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary
Affordable Dentures & Implants
2501 North Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA
38 - 43/hr
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Job Description
We are looking for an Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary to join our team!
Comfort Dental West Tacoma
2501 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98406
Comfort Dental – Tacoma is seeking a part-time Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) to join our friendly and patient-focused dental team.
Schedule
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
10–12 hour shifts
Compensation
$38–$43 per hour, depending on experience
Comfort Dental is an opportunity to do what you love and get paid to do it! You will enjoy a fulfilling career like no other and will play a vital role in changing the lives of our patients. Together with our experienced dentists and lab professionals, you can be part of delivering life-changing tooth replacement care to hundreds of thousands of patients every year.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Dental Assistant will assist affiliated dentists and lab professionals in the delivery of life-changing tooth replacement care to patients. Provides chair-side assistance for impressions, dentures, dental implants and oral surgery (applicability dependent on State law and scope of practice regulations). Provides best-in-class customer service to our patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepare the office to receive patients prior to opening daily
Provide responsive, high-quality service to patients
Provide patient education regarding treatment options, denture styles, packages, aftercare instructions, and pricing
Provide patient information regarding office policies
Consistently record information on the treatment router and patient history forms as instructed by the treating dentist
Consistently select appropriate tray sizes for patients’ impression materials, and assist dentist with patient impressions, upon direction from the treating dentist
Upon direction from the treating dentist, demonstrate ability to prepare wax bites
Upon direction and supervision of the treating dentist, and within legal guidelines of expanded duties, assist dentist with adjustments on dentures and denture insertions
Tally time sheets in an accurate and timely manner and give to FDA for dentist approval and signature
Assist treating dentist with surgery
Take and develop x-rays as needed (has certification, where certification is required)
Consistently sterilize instruments with minimal direction, including impression trays and hand piece burs and wipes down equipment after each patient
Escort each patient to the check out area, with appropriate paperwork
Maintain clean work area at all times; participate in daily cleaning duties, including vacuuming and emptying of waste receptacles, cleaning operatories and instruments
Inventory and re-order supplies as instructed
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Minimal travel may be required for training and/or continuing education purposes
Other duties as assigned
Educational Requirements:
Current Washington State EFDA license and X-ray certification
Active CPR/BLS certification
HS Diploma
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
At least one year of hands-on experience assisting with dentures and/or implants
Experience in taking impressions for dentures preferred
Moderate physical activity
Ability to sit, stand, bend and stoop for periods of time
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
Work is performed in an interior dental/clinical environment
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which requires following basic safety precautions
Experience in oral surgery and taking prosthetics.
Comfort Dental West Tacoma
2501 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98406
Comfort Dental – Tacoma is seeking a part-time Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) to join our friendly and patient-focused dental team.
Schedule
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
10–12 hour shifts
Compensation
$38–$43 per hour, depending on experience
Comfort Dental is an opportunity to do what you love and get paid to do it! You will enjoy a fulfilling career like no other and will play a vital role in changing the lives of our patients. Together with our experienced dentists and lab professionals, you can be part of delivering life-changing tooth replacement care to hundreds of thousands of patients every year.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Dental Assistant will assist affiliated dentists and lab professionals in the delivery of life-changing tooth replacement care to patients. Provides chair-side assistance for impressions, dentures, dental implants and oral surgery (applicability dependent on State law and scope of practice regulations). Provides best-in-class customer service to our patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepare the office to receive patients prior to opening daily
Provide responsive, high-quality service to patients
Provide patient education regarding treatment options, denture styles, packages, aftercare instructions, and pricing
Provide patient information regarding office policies
Consistently record information on the treatment router and patient history forms as instructed by the treating dentist
Consistently select appropriate tray sizes for patients’ impression materials, and assist dentist with patient impressions, upon direction from the treating dentist
Upon direction from the treating dentist, demonstrate ability to prepare wax bites
Upon direction and supervision of the treating dentist, and within legal guidelines of expanded duties, assist dentist with adjustments on dentures and denture insertions
Tally time sheets in an accurate and timely manner and give to FDA for dentist approval and signature
Assist treating dentist with surgery
Take and develop x-rays as needed (has certification, where certification is required)
Consistently sterilize instruments with minimal direction, including impression trays and hand piece burs and wipes down equipment after each patient
Escort each patient to the check out area, with appropriate paperwork
Maintain clean work area at all times; participate in daily cleaning duties, including vacuuming and emptying of waste receptacles, cleaning operatories and instruments
Inventory and re-order supplies as instructed
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Minimal travel may be required for training and/or continuing education purposes
Other duties as assigned
Educational Requirements:
Current Washington State EFDA license and X-ray certification
Active CPR/BLS certification
HS Diploma
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
At least one year of hands-on experience assisting with dentures and/or implants
Experience in taking impressions for dentures preferred
Moderate physical activity
Ability to sit, stand, bend and stoop for periods of time
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
Work is performed in an interior dental/clinical environment
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which requires following basic safety precautions
Experience in oral surgery and taking prosthetics.
About Affordable Dentures & Implants
Affordable Dentures & Implants clinics provide dentures and dental implants crafted in local labs by teams who live and work in the community, offering affordable treatment and compassionate care with over 50 years of experience.