Dental Assistant-EFDA

Job Description

The Denture Place is excited to announce a new opportunity for a dedicated and skilled Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our team. Positioned within a dynamic and supportive environment, this Full-Time role offers a unique chance for professional growth in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will be integral in supporting our dental care team, enhancing patient satisfaction, and ensuring high-quality dental service is delivered efficiently. This role requires a proactive individual who is not only skilled in dental procedures but also possesses a strong ability to communicate effectively with patients and team members alike.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist dentists in various dental procedures directly or indirectly as required
• Knowledge of Implant procedures
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions to patients
• Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders for supplies
• Knowledge of dental scheduling and treatment plan presentations
• Keep operatories clean and well-stocked for procedures
• Complete check-in/check-out procedures, manage phone calls, confirm appointments
• Call patients about pending treatments and support front desk staff as necessary
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the dental office

Requirements

• EFDA Certification required
• Experience with dental implants procedures preferred
• Ability to take dental X-rays
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus!
• Excellent understanding of dental instruments, materials, and sterilization methods
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and staff
• Well-organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Driven, self-motivated, with a positive and kind attitude
• Eager and excited to learn, with outstanding customer service skills
• Demonstrable ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to upholding professional ethics and integrity in every action