Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Bright Direction Dental LLC•Fort Wayne, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Cedar Creek Dental, formerly Robert C Scheele DDS & Associates, PC, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Full Time Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our team! As an EFDA, you will work closely with our dentists and other team members to provide exceptional dental care to our patients. The schedule is Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, and Friday 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Requirements

EFDA Certification in the state of Indiana

Responsibilities

Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
Communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)
Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery
Completes approved procedures validated through the Dental Board such as placement of amalgam, composite restorations, stainless steel crowns, space maintainers, etc.
Follow properly issued instructions/directions regarding patient flow and manage the flow of patients to schedule/maximize the doctor’s time if applicable