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(Archived) Dental Assistant EFDA 629

Last Updated: 11/10/14

Job Description

Imagine building a career as a Dental Assistant where your entire focus is where it should be on the patient. At DentalOne Partners, we provide the managerial, marketing and technical expertise so you can provide your patients with outstanding dental care. No wonder were one of the biggest and most respected names in dentistry. If you want to dedicate more of your time and talent to your patients, now is the time to build your dental career with DentalOne Partners. If you share our commitment to providing the best possible patient care, you can share in a future that is brighter than ever.

Purpose: The Expanded Functions Dental Assistant's (EFDA) primary responsibilities are to provide the patient with quality care and to provide the doctor with quality assistance on patient procedures. The EFDA has direct responsibility for patient's excellent experience and the patient retention while in the chair. The EFDA has expanded job functions and certain certification requirements (per individual state regulations) beyond the Dental Assistant job purpose. The EFDA contributes to the overall financial success of the practice.Essential Functions:

* Provide outstanding customer service for the patient; make the patient the #1 priority; excellent chair side manner.
* Assist the doctor with all dental procedures including but not limited to o take directions from doctoro anticipate doctor's needso performing patient oral evaluationso take, develop and mount accurate and high quality x-rayso various laboratory duties including efficiently making quality provisionals
* Practice Servant Leadership; lead by example; exercise good team work; have mutual respect for team; partner with team to create an exceptional experience for patient.
* Maintain flow of doctor's schedule
* Perform efficient and accurate procedures to maintain a smooth flow of patients throughout the day; create "no patient wait time;" maintain time flexibility for patient; be present, engaged, ready to work at all assigned shift times.
* Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart
* Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
* Follow OSHA and company safety policies and procedures
* Promote and market the company's services, retail products and doctors to patients as well as educate patients and address their questions and/or concerns
* Partner with doctors, hygienists, and support staff to maintain excellent patient service and integrity within the organization
* Knowledge and understanding of dental terminology sufficient to perform job successfully
* Verify patient health history (basic health review, medications, understanding impact with dentistry) and document appropriately in patient's chart.
* Accountability for successful performance of all job functions
* Complete checklists as [Register to View] Essential Functions:
* Clean and prepare operatory per company procedures prior to patient appointment
* Sterilize equipment and operatories per OSHA guidelines
* Assist staff in scheduling patients' follow up visits
* Follow up with labs to ensure quality and timely products
* Track incoming and outgoing lab cases with staff
* Assist hygienist(s) when requested
* Monitor level of dental supplies and order

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

* Education/Certification:o Minimum high school diploma or equivalento Current radiography certification requiredo Current EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant) certification required per individual state regulationso Dental Assistant certification as required by state; ability to become certified o Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact requiredo Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation preferred o Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred (if required by state practice act)o Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training as required by law
* Skills/Abilities:o Outstanding positive attitude and demeanoro Excellent customer service skillso Strong initiativeo Professionalism in all aspects of job o Good grooming and professional imageo Strong interpersonal and relationship building skillso Leadership and mentoring skillso Excellent verbal and written communication skillso Strong organizational and anticipation skillso Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environmento Good manual dexterityo Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new programs as requiredWork environment/Conditions:
* Overtime required to perform job functions
* Travel as needed for training and to perform job functions
* Safety procedures required including protection to minimize the risks from X-rays and blood borne pathogens
* Potential extended period standing on feet

Columbus, OH
Columbus, Ohio

Company Details

Dallas, Texas, United States
At DentalWorks, we strive to let patients experience the way dental should work. That’s because practices in the DentalWorks network give you more of what you deserve: more dental services, more choices, and more value.