Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
About The Position
Open Door Health Services is seeking a full-time Expanded Duty Dental Assistant for our Dental Clinic. As an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant, you will uphold our Mission, Vision, and Values. In this position you perform a variety of patient care activities to provide clinical support and assistance to dentists. Assists in the delivery of dental care and patient care management. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, Open Door Health Services provides comprehensive primary, urgent, preventive, and select specialty services and social support programs for individuals and families, regardless of their ability to pay. Our patients represent diverse backgrounds, life experiences, capacities, and orientations.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalence.
- Graduation from an accredited Expanded Duty Dental Assisting Program.
- Two years of work experience, preferably in a fast-paced, high volume, comprehensive care setting.
- Training equivalent to an accredited Expanded Duty Dental Assisting Program.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
- Current x-ray certification.
Responsibilities
- Places and completes restoration specified by the dentist.
- Assist patients in-patient flow through the clinic and escorts patients to operatory rooms.
- Obtains preliminary dental history and prepares patients for dentist’s complete examination.
- Assists dentist hygienist with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed.
- Takes radiographs upon proof of certification.
- Sterilizes instruments as assigned.
- Taking and pouring models, trimming.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
- Vacation time
- Opportunities for learning and career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
