Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Benefits/Perks

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$1,000 Signing Bonus upon 90-days employment

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Holiday pay and Paid Time Off (PTO)

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Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA)

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Retirements with employer match

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Continuing educating (CE) assistance

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Higher pay consideration based on experience

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Several other benefits available including relocation assistance!

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Job Summary Northside Family Dental is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA). Our office serves a diverse patient population in northeast Columbus, and offers a comfortable, family-oriented work environment where patients are not treated like numbers, and the staff is valued like family. If you're hard-working but enjoy a relaxed environment and making a difference in the lives of others through dentistry, then you are encouraged to apply!

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Responsibilities

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Assist dentist during procedures as needed and other tasks associated with assisting the daily workflow of the office

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Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies

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Prepare patients and the work area for treatments and procedures

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Sterilize dental instruments

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Place fillings- use restorative materials to place, sculpt & polish fillings, check the bite occlusion, and make sure that the area flosses well

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Sealants application – applying a thin layer of plastic on teeth to seal them and prevent cavities

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Fluoride application – applying fluoride gel to the teeth for cavity prevention

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Coronal polishing – buffing away small, soft plaque deposits from the teeth for additional cleaning

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Dental charting – creating a chart that lists and describes the condition of a patient’s teeth

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Schedule patient appointments as needed

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Qualifications

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Registered as an EFDA by the Ohio State Dental Board

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Received a state certificate in coronal polishing from the Ohio State Board of Dentistry

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Current CPR certification (re-certification provided)

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2-3 years minimum experience working in a dental practice as an EFDA

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Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment

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Working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices

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Comfortable working with a diverse patient population