Bilingual Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Public Health Management Corporation•Philadelphia, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

PHMC serves as both a direct service provider to individuals, families, and communities across the region and as an intermediary agent — managing large-scale contracts, government and philanthropic partnerships, and multidisciplinary initiatives that require operational sophistication, strategic leadership, and deep mission alignment. MISSION STATEMENT: Our Mission is to be the premier regional provider of integrated, community-based healthcare by combining evidence-based clinical practices, outstanding patient service, innovative care partnerships, and team-driven excellence, within a healthy fiscal environment. SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION : Under the supervision of a Dentist, the Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) supports the Dentist in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for EFDA’s. The EFDA reports to the Dental Office Manager. AGE/PATIENT POPULATIONS SERVED: Pediatric (birth – 19 yrs) Adult (19 – 64 yrs) Geriatric (65 yrs & older) Nonage Specific Task (N/A) Population Bariatric Patients: BMI greater than 40, or greater than 35 with weight-related comorbidities Patient with exceptional communication needs Patient with developmental delays Patient at the end of life Patient under isolation precautions All Populations

Requirements

Able to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment
Responds constructively to pressure situations and time limits
Places a high value on personal and departmental performance excellence
Adheres to office dress code and standards of behavior
Maintains patient confidentiality
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
Knowledge of dental terminology and dental science
Knowledge of the community-based dental environment
Knowledge of ethical and legal standards for the delivery of dental care
Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
Ability to work independently and in tandem with a dentist.
Maintains and expands the current level of dental assistant skill and knowledge by periodically attending continuing education programs.
Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred
Minimum of 2 years as a dental assistant preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies, and equipment
Prepares the operatory for the patient visit
Seats the patient in a chair and explains procedures to be performed
Collects and records patient health histories
Drapes patient with protective linens; sets up instrument tray with required supplies
Prepares dental materials, cements, amalgams, composites, impression materials, etc.
Takes radiographs using conventional or digital technology and follows radiation safety precautions
Assists with dental charting
Assists in the prevention and management of dental emergencies
Manages the patient during dental procedures
Provides active chairside assistance; transfers instruments as appropriate for four-handed dentistry
Place and contour amalgam and other restorative materials
perform coronal polishing
perform fluoride treatments, including fluoride varnish
Takes impressions for study casts, athletic mouth guards, and a custom tray.
Performs laboratory procedures, including the pouring and trimming of models; polishing dental prosthetics, and making vac-u-press forms
At the conclusion of the procedure, follows proper infection control protocols and prepares the operatory for the next patient
Help manage the dental office’s infection control plan to meet all regulatory requirements
Monitors and documents the flow of laboratory cases; maintains the lab facility
Performs, monitors, and records all sterilization activities
Maintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment; maintains and properly sterilizes instruments
Routinely cleans, disinfects, and restocks operatories
Helps manage patient flow
Maintains the inventory of supplies and reorders as necessary
Track and verify invoices
Performs duties within the dental program as assigned
Understands and adheres to PHMC compliance standards as they appear in the PHMC Code of Conduct, Whistleblowers, and Conflict of Interest Policies.
Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and PHMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist. Whistleblowers, anger, or are modified.
Comply with HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures as they apply to the job.
Comply with Department of Public Health (DPH), The Joint Commission, and other accreditation and regulatory agencies' standards.
Adhere to all PHMC Policies and Procedures.
Knowledge and adherence to Infection Control and Environment of Care Guidelines and Procedures as described in the annual education module.