EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) (PT)

Dental Arts Group is seeking a skilled and compassionate Part-Time Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our team! As an EFDA/Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, you will work closely with our dentists and other team members to provide exceptional dental care to our patients.

Schedule:
Mon 7:30AM -3:00 PM
Wed 11:30AM - 7:00 PM

Bright Direction Dental is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Full-time employees (working 30 or more hours per week) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, as well as access to a variety of voluntary benefits.

In addition, all employees—both full-time and part-time—are eligible for paid time off, holiday pay, and participation in our 401(k) retirement savings plan, which includes a company match.

We are committed to providing valuable benefits to meet the diverse needs of our team.


Job Requirements
EFDA Certification in the state of Indiana
Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
Communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)
Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery
Completes approved procedures validated through the Dental Board such as placement of amalgam, composite restorations, stainless steel crowns, space maintainers, etc.
Follow properly issued instructions/directions regarding patient flow and manage the flow of patients to schedule/maximize the doctor’s time if applicable


Bright Direction Dental is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to abide by these principles and mandates. Bright Direction Dental prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, traits associated with race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Bright Direction Dental conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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