Expanded Function Dental Assistant I

Job DetailsJob Location: COLUMBIA DENTAL - COLUMBIA, PA 17512Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Family First Health is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant for our Columbia location. As a EFDA at Family First Health, you should have a positive and outgoing personality, excellent patient care skills, and strong organizational skills. A qualified clinical staff member should have: Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Ability to build relationships with patients Computer proficiency, the ability to learn new programs and an X-ray certification.   This position is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to learn and grow with a terrific dental team. We’re dedicated to offering trustworthy dental services and care. The EFDA position will play a large role in that. If this sounds a like a good fit, we would love to hear from you.    Employee Benefits  $1500 Accrued Sign-on Bonus 3 Weeks of Accrued Paid Vacation per year 9 Days of Accrued Paid Sick Leave Time per year  4 Personal Days per year  No Late Evenings or Weekend Hours  Paid Time Off on Holidays  Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans  Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance  403(b) Retirement Plan  Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities  Attention to work-life balance  Opportunity for growth and advancement  And More!          ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Functions as a dental assistant as required and performs all duties of a chairside assistant. Performs restoration placement including amalgam, composite, temporary, core build-up under the direction and supervision of a PA Licensed Dentist. Completes temporary crown fabrication and placement. Removal of sutures. Performs coronal polishing. Applies fluoride varnish. Places sealants, executes placement of matrix bands and rubber dams. Participates in the sterilization and disinfection of instruments and all clinical instrumentation. Assists the dental providers with patient and community education initiatives.  Assists with the training of Dental Assistants under the direction of the Dental Assistant Supervisors and VP of Dental Services. EFDA has demonstrated a proficiency in clinical abilities. EFDA is able to participate in and bring all EFDA schedules to a successful completion of the day, with all providers at all sites. Perform all other job related duties as assigned       KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Graduation from an accredited EFDA program and current EFDA certification in the state of Pennsylvania Credential Required: EFDA Certification – State of PA Successful completion of the EFDA training period with Family First Health Current CPR and Narcan Certification Knowledge and ability to successfully perform all essential job functions of a Level 1 EFDA Knowledge of dental anatomy and a high level of all clinical competencies Knowledge of day-to-day operations of the Dental Department Proficient keyboarding skills Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team Ability to work in, and respond appropriately to a demanding environment including crisis situations Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information Ability to communicate well and in a caring and supportive manner with individuals of all backgrounds. Ability to work efficiently and accurately with strong attention to detail Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, volunteers, and the public Ability to be organized, proactive in follow-up and follow-through, and to juggle multiple competing tasks Ability to adhere to all Family First Health’s policies, processes, and procedures, especially, Code of Conduct, Workplace Conduct, and the Remote/Telework Policy if indicated eligible to work remotely or telework. Ability to articulate and advocate Family First Health’s mission and values Ability to maintain required clearances and licensure.         PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mental/Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with an Expanded Function Dental Assistant position such as: Prolonged periods of standing/walking. Constant need to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands Constant need to grasp, manipulate and/or assemble very small objects and dental tools Prolonged periods of flexing or rotating wrists. Constant exposure to disease, infection, blood, bodily fluids, and close contact with others. Frequently subjected to varying and unpredictable situations. Must wear common PPE/Safety Equipment (appropriate shoes, glasses, gloves, gowns, etc.) Frequent lifting of supplies and equipment common in a dental department Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Constant adjustment of eye focus to for close and distant vision Requires correct hearing to normal range Occasional to prolonged work at a computer and/or telephone use with repetitive typing, arm, and hand motion Frequent travel between work sites and events with exposure to weather conditions Qualifications