Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Family First Health•York, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Family First Health is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant for our Downtown York 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.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited EFDA program and current EFDA certification in the state of Pennsylvania
Credential Required: EFDA Certification – State of PA
Successful completion of the EFDA training period with Family First Health
Current CPR and Narcan Certification
Knowledge and ability to successfully perform all essential job functions of a Level 1 EFDA
Knowledge of dental anatomy and a high level of all clinical competencies
Knowledge of day-to-day operations of the Dental Department
Proficient keyboarding skills
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to work in, and respond appropriately to a demanding environment including crisis situations
Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information
Ability 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 detail
Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, volunteers, and the public
Ability to be organized, proactive in follow-up and follow-through, and to juggle multiple competing tasks
Ability 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 values
Ability to maintain required clearances and licensure.

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