Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry Partners•Drexel Hill, PA

1d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to join our fast-growing dental partnership network’s (“DPN”) Dental team. Guardian Dentistry Partners’ (GDP) mission is to support our partner dentist entrepreneurs and teams in building the practices of their dreams. While Guardian brings together passionate, purpose-driven, like-minded dental entrepreneurs who share similar values, each of our partners are very different, and it’s those very differences that make us stronger in positively impacting the lives of everyone we serve across our network of practices. Our local partnerships offer the chance to work with Partners and team members dedicated to their communities and their teams. As a member of the Guardian team, you will pursue regional business objectives with our Operations team and be a key contributor to the success of your region and of the entire GDP network.

Requirements

1-2 years of Expanded Function Dental experience preferred
State certification in EFDA, but the guidelines for obtaining this certification vary from state to state.
Current radiology certification in their state
Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients.
Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

Responsibilities

Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
Must work well with their hands, and have dexterity as they work in tight spaces on a small area of the body while using sharp tools and instruments
Teeth cleaning procedures are a key part of an expanded functions dental assistant’s daily tasks. This involves polishing coronal surfaces to remove stains and applying fluoride treatments
Assist with administrative functions like taking and updating patient dental histories and scheduling routine and follow-up appointments
Expanded functions dental assistants take impressions and bite molds so that the correct treatment can be prepared for patients
Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
Taking and processing X-rays of patients
Perform lab tasks as instructed
Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental clinic