Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - EFDA - KidSmile Dental

Kidsmile is looking for a FUN and energetic Expanded Functions Dental Assistant that has a desire to grow with our pediatric dental practices. Candidates must be professional, outgoing, well-organized, reliable, team-oriented and must absolutely love working with kids!

This is a great opportunity to join our unique and evolving dental offices. We continue to build an amazing culture at Kidsmile and would love for you to be a part of it! Prior dental assistant experience required or recent completion of Dental Assisting school, EFDA certification required.

Pay Range: $22 - $28 per hour

Office Hours:

• Monday: 8am - 4pm
• Tuesday to Thursday: 7am to 2pm

You will be responsible for the following:

• Greet and engage patients with respect and a smile.
• Ensure patients are well informed and comfortable - before, during, and after their appointment - about their treatment and oral health.
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions and intraoral photos.
• Prepares and sterilizes treatment room and equipment.
• Provide chair-side assistance to Providers during treatment procedures.
• Document dental care services by charting in patients’ records.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g, OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook).

You will be required to possess the following:

• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification required.
• Six (6) or more months of practical experience as a dental assistant.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program (Preferred).
• Quick learner with problem solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Technical and troubleshooting skills for software applications used for charting, patient records,
  scheduling, etc.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth.
• Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.