Full TimeExpanded Functions Dental Assistant - EFDA
Finley Dentalis seeking a skilled and compassionate Full TimeExpanded Functions Dental Assistant EFDA to join our team. As an EFDA, you will work closely with our dentists and other team members to provide exceptional dental care to our patients.
Finley Dental 3130 Sylvania Ave Toledo, OH 43613
Schedule: Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: Every other day, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Job Requirements:
• EFDA Certification in the state of Ohio • Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures • Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays) • Asking about the patients medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse • Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol, and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment • Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment • Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration, filling, or teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling) • Taking impressions of patients teeth for study casts and models of teeth • Communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing, and ordering supplies) • Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and oral surgery • Completes approved procedures validated through the Dental Board, such as placement of amalgam composite restorations, stainless steel crowns, space maintainers, etc. • Follows properly issued instructions and directions regarding patient flow and manages the flow of patients to schedule and maximize the doctors time, if applicable
Bright Direction Dental is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage • Access to a variety of voluntary benefits • Paid time off • Holiday pay • Participation in our 401k retirement savings plan, which includes a company match
We are committed to providing valuable benefits to meet the diverse needs of our team. Bright Direction Dental is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to abide by these principles and mandates. Bright Direction Dental prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to:
• Race • Traits associated with race • Creed • Color • Religion • Sex • Sexual orientation • Gender identity • Expression • Pregnancy • Age • National origin • Disability status • Genetic information • Protected veteran status • Any other characteristic protected by law
Bright Direction Dental conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.