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Dental Assistant EFDA
JOB TITLE
Dental Assistant-EFDA
REPORTS TO
Reports to Office Manager on non-clinical issues
Reports to the dental provider on clinical issues
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
N/A
FLSA
Non-Exempt
OTHER CONTACTS
NOTCH personnel at all locations, patients, family members,
and staff from other provider offices
JOB SUMMARY
The Dental Assistant performs clinical and sterilization
duties according to OSHA standards to support dental providers in the delivery
of services to the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to duties and responsibilities of a Certified
Dental Assistant, an EFDA:
- Place restorations under
direct supervision of dentist
- Performs other duties as
assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES
- Strong interpersonal and
communication skills
- Coordination to handle
dental instruments and adapt to dentist’s actions, including ability to
comfortably adhere with finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness.
- Social perceptiveness to
be aware of and understand patient reactions, including knowledge and
skill in detecting signs of syncope, chock or other side reactions to
dental treatment in-patients
- Knowledge of dental clinic
procedures encompassing receiving, routing and scheduling patients,
ordering supplies and for requesting related services.
- Knowledge of the
instruments, materials and standardized dental procedures used in the full
variety of treatments provided in general dentistry procedures to make
preparations and provide chair-side assistance.
- Working knowledge of
taking diagnostic dental radiographs for bony structures of the face.
- Equipment selection skills
to identify tools and supplies necessary to do a job
- Knowledge of equipment
maintenance and sterilization techniques and the ability to maintain quality,
safety, and infection control standards.
- Time management skills
- Thorough computer skills
utilizing software used to store and retrieve patient and office
information.
- Knowledge of healthcare
regulations and preventative measures (HIPAA confidentiality, infection
spread, etc.)
- Excellent customer service
skills.
- Working knowledge of the
English language.
- Excellent oral and written
communication.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE
One year in a dental clinic or healthcare setting preferred
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE
Current Vermont licensure with radiology certificate
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required or ability
to obtain certification.
DANB CDA Certification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- While
performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly
required to talk or hear.
- The incumbent frequently
is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or
controls.
- The incumbent is
frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and lean
over patients.
- The incumbent is
occasionally required to sit.
- The incumbent is rarely
required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The
incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities
required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
MACHINERY AND
EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer and printer, x-ray machine, autoclave and
other lab equipment, copier, telephone, and facsimile machine
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these
are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this
position. Employees will be required to
follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related
duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and
requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate
individuals with disabilities. To
perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes
and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who
pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves
or others. The requirements listed in
this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract,
implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Reviewed with
employee by:
Manager’s Name:_______________________________________ Date:_______________
Received and accepted
by:
Employee’s Name:
_______________________________ Date: ______________
NOTCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace,
and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.