Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Greater Philadelphia Health Action • Philadelphia, PA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring Expanded Functions Dental Assistants (EFDA) who are energetic and outgoing. At GPHA, we are dedicated to creating opportunities where your compassion and skills continue to make an impact. GPHA was founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action. GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. GPHA is one of the largest Dental providers in Philadelphia and Tri-state area. We are presently seeking full-time EFDAs. Locations include: 1401 S. 31st St. Phila., PA 19146, 432 N. 6th St. Phila., PA 19123, 4500 - 4510 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19124, 5501 Woodland Ave. Phila., PA 19143, 1999 W. Hunting Park Ave. Phila., PA 19140, 640 Snyder Ave. Phila., PA 19148, 800 Washington Ave. Phila., PA 19147.

Requirements

• Proficient in chairside dentistry
• Proficient in quality diagnostic digital x-rays
• Proficient in impressions and model pouring
• Knowledge of infection control
• Ability to adapt and understand the needs of the Dentist
• Ability to place fillings to restore teeth
• Ability to place sealants
• Ability to provide supragingival prophylaxis and fluoride treatments
• Ambitious, positive, talented, and friendly
• Ability to multi-task
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Graduated from an accepted dental assisting school
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• CPR Certification required
• Ability to interact with people of diverse cultures and languages effectively to obtain necessary information

Nice To Haves

• One year of dental assisting experience

Responsibilities

• Chairside dentistry
• Quality diagnostic digital x-rays
• Impressions and model pouring
• Infection control knowledge
• The ability to adapt and understand the needs of the Dentist
• Place fillings to restore teeth
• Place sealants
• Provide supragingival prophylaxis and fluoride treatments

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Vision
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with lucrative company contribution and match
• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
• Generous bonuses
• Employee referral bonus
• Leadership and advancement opportunities
• Continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees