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 Bonus3 Weeks of Accrued Paid Vacation per year9 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 PennsylvaniaCredential Required: EFDA Certification – State of PASuccessful completion of the EFDA training period with Family First HealthCurrent CPR and Narcan CertificationKnowledge and ability to successfully perform all essential job functions of a Level 1 EFDAKnowledge of dental anatomy and a high level of all clinical competenciesKnowledge of day-to-day operations of the Dental DepartmentProficient keyboarding skillsAbility to work independently and within a multidisciplinary teamAbility to work in, and respond appropriately to a demanding environment including crisis situationsAbility to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential informationAbility 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 detailAbility to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systemsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, volunteers, and the publicAbility to be organized, proactive in follow-up and follow-through, and to juggle multiple competing tasksAbility 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 valuesAbility 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 handsConstant need to grasp, manipulate and/or assemble very small objects and dental toolsProlonged 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 departmentOccasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching.Constant adjustment of eye focus to for close and distant visionRequires correct hearing to normal rangeOccasional to prolonged work at a computer and/or telephone use with repetitive typing, arm, and hand motionFrequent travel between work sites and events with exposure to weather conditions