Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Mortenson Dental Partners•Fishers, IN

About The Position

The Expanded Functions Dental Assistant provides clinically excellent dental care through patient education and quality treatment. The assistant supports dentists and hygienists in diagnosis using X-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed. The role includes preparing treatment rooms and providing instruments and other chairside assistance according to prescribed procedures and protocols. The position performs expanded dental assisting procedures, including placing and finishing permanent restorations; taking preliminary impressions; making and polishing temporary crowns; removing temporary crowns; fitting permanent crowns and bridges; adjusting occlusions and interproximal areas; applying sealants; and adjusting partials and dentures. This is a full-time position averaging 36 hours per week, with a stated Monday-through-Friday schedule. Salary is up to $29 per hour based on experience.

Requirements

Certification as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) or equivalent.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
X-ray certification required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment.
Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.
Employment offer is contingent on successfully passing a background check, including a drug screen.

Responsibilities

Deliver clinically excellent dental care through education and quality treatment.
Assist dentists and hygienists with diagnosis through X-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed.
Prepare treatment rooms for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
Sterilize and deliver instruments to the treatment area, position instruments for the dentist’s access, suction, and pass instruments.
Place and finish permanent restorations; complete preliminary impressions; make and polish temporary crowns; remove temporary crowns; fit permanent crowns and bridges; adjust occlusions and interproximal areas; apply sealants; and adjust partials and dentures.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution, available after 60 days of employment.
Life insurance, available after 60 days of employment.
Flexible spending account for health and dependent care, available after 60 days of employment.
Paid time off and six paid holidays, available after 60 days of employment.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan, available after 60 days of employment.
401(k), available after 60 days of employment.
Daily pay, available after 60 days of employment.
Professional development assistance, available after 60 days of employment.
Free continuing education opportunities, available after 60 days of employment.
Employee assistance program, available after 60 days of employment.
Positive, team-oriented culture.
Opportunities for growth and skill development.
Modern technology and techniques.
Flexible scheduling and an environment that respects personal time.