UPMC
Dental Assistant Expanded Function (Casual)
Schedule: Casual, Day shift, 1-2 days/week, typically Mondays and Wednesdays. Purpose: The Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) assists a licensed oral surgeon/dentist under his/her direction.
Responsibilities
Assists dentists and oral surgeons within the scope of practice as a Dental Assistant/Expanded Function Dental Assistant (i.e., therapeutic procedures only) under direct supervision. Perform mouth mirror inspection of the oral cavity; place and remove retraction cord; monitor and respond to post-surgical bleeding; place amalgam for condensation by the dentist; carve amalgams; remove sutures; dry canal; tie in archwire; apply topical fluoride; apply topical anesthetic to the injection site; place and remove dental dam.
Pour, trim, and evaluate the quality of diagnostic casts; size and place orthodontic bands and brackets; assist with basic restorative procedures and basic surgical procedures using four-handed dentistry; place liners and bases; apply pit and fissure sealants; place orthodontic separators; size, fit, and place stainless steel crowns; take preliminary and final impressions.
Place and remove matrix bands; fabricate and place temporary crowns; remove temporary crowns and cement; place and remove temporary fillings; remove permanent cement from supragingival surfaces; fabricate custom trays, bleaching trays, and athletic mouth guards; perform coronal polishing; place and remove rubber dams; place and finish composite resin restorations and sealant material; place and remove matrices and wedges; take impressions for study models, diagnostic casts, or athletic appliances; perform all duties designated to Dental Assistants under the same levels of supervision, and work cooperatively with ancillary services and outside agencies.
Obtain patient/parental consent forms for dental procedures; ensure paperwork and reports are included for the dentist; communicate and document concise, appropriate, and accurate information to the healthcare team; assist in training dental assistant students; shadow and assist dental students and dental assisting students during rotations; perform radiographs under direct supervision of an oral surgeon/dentist; demonstrate basic knowledge of dental equipment and ensure it is in good functioning order; maintain an adequate inventory of dental supplies; prepare purchase orders; verify items are available before each clinic session; perform sterilization of dental equipment per infection control and regulatory standards; maintain operatory disinfection; handle biohazard waste according to requirements; organize operatories and stock supplies, checking packaging, sterility, and expiration dates.
Provide a safe and secure environment for patients; understand age-specific needs; observe precautions for blood/body fluid exposure; comply with clinic safety procedures, continuing education, operational procedures, corporate compliance, disaster plans, and regulatory requirements; obtain patient/parental consent forms; document dental treatment accurately in the dental record.
Qualifications and Requirements
Must be a graduate of an approved Dental Assistant Program.
Must have a certificate from an approved Expanded Function Dental Assistant Program.
Experience Required: At least one year of experience as a Dental Assistant.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances Radiology Certification for capturing radiographs. Must maintain an expanded function dental assistant license from the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry. Employee shall complete the continuing education requirements to maintain that license.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Employment details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Responsibilities
Assists dentists and oral surgeons within the scope of practice as a Dental Assistant/Expanded Function Dental Assistant (i.e., therapeutic procedures only) under direct supervision. Perform mouth mirror inspection of the oral cavity; place and remove retraction cord; monitor and respond to post-surgical bleeding; place amalgam for condensation by the dentist; carve amalgams; remove sutures; dry canal; tie in archwire; apply topical fluoride; apply topical anesthetic to the injection site; place and remove dental dam.
Pour, trim, and evaluate the quality of diagnostic casts; size and place orthodontic bands and brackets; assist with basic restorative procedures and basic surgical procedures using four-handed dentistry; place liners and bases; apply pit and fissure sealants; place orthodontic separators; size, fit, and place stainless steel crowns; take preliminary and final impressions.
Place and remove matrix bands; fabricate and place temporary crowns; remove temporary crowns and cement; place and remove temporary fillings; remove permanent cement from supragingival surfaces; fabricate custom trays, bleaching trays, and athletic mouth guards; perform coronal polishing; place and remove rubber dams; place and finish composite resin restorations and sealant material; place and remove matrices and wedges; take impressions for study models, diagnostic casts, or athletic appliances; perform all duties designated to Dental Assistants under the same levels of supervision, and work cooperatively with ancillary services and outside agencies.
Obtain patient/parental consent forms for dental procedures; ensure paperwork and reports are included for the dentist; communicate and document concise, appropriate, and accurate information to the healthcare team; assist in training dental assistant students; shadow and assist dental students and dental assisting students during rotations; perform radiographs under direct supervision of an oral surgeon/dentist; demonstrate basic knowledge of dental equipment and ensure it is in good functioning order; maintain an adequate inventory of dental supplies; prepare purchase orders; verify items are available before each clinic session; perform sterilization of dental equipment per infection control and regulatory standards; maintain operatory disinfection; handle biohazard waste according to requirements; organize operatories and stock supplies, checking packaging, sterility, and expiration dates.
Provide a safe and secure environment for patients; understand age-specific needs; observe precautions for blood/body fluid exposure; comply with clinic safety procedures, continuing education, operational procedures, corporate compliance, disaster plans, and regulatory requirements; obtain patient/parental consent forms; document dental treatment accurately in the dental record.
Qualifications and Requirements
Must be a graduate of an approved Dental Assistant Program.
Must have a certificate from an approved Expanded Function Dental Assistant Program.
Experience Required: At least one year of experience as a Dental Assistant.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances Radiology Certification for capturing radiographs. Must maintain an expanded function dental assistant license from the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry. Employee shall complete the continuing education requirements to maintain that license.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Employment details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Note: This description retains the core job information and responsibilities for the EFDA role while presenting it in clean, accessible HTML with allowed tags only.
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