Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Family First Health is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant for our Downtown York 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.

Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.

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

* 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:

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• 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. xywuqvp
  * 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