Dental Assistant

About the Role

Seeking a skilled and compassionate Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) for our Coral Springs/Plantation offices to join our dental team. The EFDA will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care, assisting the dentist during procedures, and performing expanded functions as allowed by state regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Assistance
• Assist the dentist during various dental procedures, including restorative, endodontic, and surgical treatments.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, equipment, and materials required for patient treatment.
• Ensure a clean and sterile working environment by following infection control protocols.
• Expanded Functions
• Perform expanded duties such as placing and contouring restorations, taking impressions, and applying sealants, as permitted by state law.
• Conduct preliminary charting of the oral cavity and take dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Patient Care
• Greet and prepare patients for dental treatment.
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques to maintain oral health.
• Administrative Duties
• Maintain accurate patient records and document all treatments and procedures performed.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments as needed.
• Manage inventory of dental supplies and place orders to ensure availability.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent is required.
• A Dental Assistant state certification, including but not limited to, nitrous oxide, dental radiology, and expanded function dental assistant (EFDA) or expanded duties dental assistant (EDDA), according to state requirement.
• CPR certification.
• Bilingual preferred, but not required.

Job Related Experience

• Experience working in a medical or dental environment with direct customer service.

Job Related Skills/Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills—must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to always communicate with a pleasant demeanor.
• Communication—effective written and verbal communication is a must with all staff and management.
• Must be able to project a capable and professional image.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills—strong attention to detail, able to multitask, and perform job duties in a timely manner.
• Must have PC skills with an ability to learn and successfully use new software programs as required.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office is preferred; as well as experience with a fax machine, copy machine, and general office equipment.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Dental Office Environment.
• Travel between assigned offices, if needed.
• Attend and participate in all office meetings, continuing education events, and morning huddles.
• Work hours vary based on the specific office schedule and/or business needs.
• Walking, sitting, standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds and be able to twist, turn, bend, and stoop.