Expanded Duties Dental Assistant - Lancaster, KY

White House Clinics • Lancaster, KY

13d • $15 - $24

About The Position

At White House Clinics, we do health care differently. Our multi-disciplinary care teams incorporate the expertise of medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and care navigation professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care designed to help them achieve their health goals. While our work is fast-paced, our teams enjoy being able to work collaboratively to support patients. The Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) assists dentists in providing efficient and effective care and treatment of patients. The EDDA is responsible for prepping the operatory for patient procedures, arranging patient trays, escorting patients from waiting area to the operatory, and assisting the dentist with each clinical procedure. EDDAs are tasked with keeping the operatory stocked, processing dental equipment through the cleaning steps to ensure proper sterilization, organizing patient flow for optimum efficiency and cleaning and sterilizing the operatory following patient procedures. The Expanded Duty Dental Assistant works as part of an integrated care team to provide high quality coordinated care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and Certificate of Expanded Dental Assistant Functions
• Minimum 1-year dental assisting experience preferred.
• Successful applicants will be mature and well organized with pleasant personality and speaking voice.
• As this position works directly with the patient in providing direct and close contact patient care, professional appearance and a friendly demeanor are required.
• Knowledge of dental office procedures, basic computer skills, and scheduling.
• Position requires skills in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Follow guidelines for patient workflow and monitor schedule for quick patient care.
• Complete all steps necessary to prepare operatory and room patient prior to dentist seeing the patient, including collecting health history and updating patient chart. Review chart notes and verify reason for visit with patient.
• Assist the dentist throughout the patient visit and work under direction of the dentist to complete all tasks associated with direct patient care including chairside assisting, 4-handed dentistry, etc. Obtain radiographic images and load into EDR system. Deliver preventive education to patients. Conduct expanded functions as directed by dentist.
• Complete paperwork associated with patient care (i.e. lab cases, preauthorization requests) as directed by the dentist and/or supervisor.
• Determine and schedule follow-up appointments as required, explain post-treatment instructions to patients, and see patient to check-out desk to finalize the visit.
• Completes all necessary procedures for maintaining proper maintenance of the operatory and dental equipment.
• Uses downtime to complete activities that support efficient departmental operation.
• Completes departmental activities that support the hygienist to further support efficiency and team goals.
• Performs related work and other duties or tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer Paid Health, Life & Disability Insurance
• 4 Weeks of PTO
• Retirement Plan with up to 4% Employer Match
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Many employees work alternative work schedules which allow them a day off during the week.
• At White House Clinics, we believe in providing our employees with opportunity for both personal and professional growth in a challenging and rewarding work environment. We recognize the contributions that each person makes to the team and value each person’s input as we work to deliver outstanding patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED