HireQuest

Expanded Function Dental Assistant

HireQuest - Columbus, IN


Justus Burke | Talent Advisor

P: (918) 747 0090 |E: jburke@hirequesthealth.com
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/jburke-eqm/introductory-call

Job Description

 

Job Title: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant – Permanent – 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM -

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Location: Columbus, IN


Benefits (Permanent)

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

  • 401k w/ Employer Contribution

  • Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability

  • Monthly Bonuses

  • 3-Day Work Week

 

Job Duties Include:

  • Provide patient and parent homecare instructions.

  • Follow all guidelines, protocols, and policies with documentation for patient’s records (i.e. placing notes, charting, alerts)

  • Restock instruments and supplies throughout the office as necessary to maintain efficient work environment

  • Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying when there is a need for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.

  • Sterilize and deliver instruments to treatment area; position instruments for dentist's access; suction; pass instruments using four-handed dentistry.

  • Preparing patients for dental work.

  • Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.

  • Assisting dental hygienists with procedures and other tasks when necessary.

  • Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.

  • Duration of the Hygienists appointments are 1-1.5 depending on type of hygiene appointment

  • Helping in operating X-ray equipment(s) such as Digital X-Rays, Pano Machine, Cone beam and software used which is Eaglesoft.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • At least 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant Preferred

  • Current licensure as an EFDA. Radiology certification. CPR Certification.

  • Training and or education as a Dental Assistant

  • Knowledge of Eaglesof

  • Must be able to operate X-ray equipment such as Digital X-Rays, Pano Machine, Cone beam.

Education -

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience -

At least 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant Preferred

Licensure/Registry - Current licensure as an EFDA. Radiology certification. CPR Certification.



Posted On: Wednesday, May 1, 2024



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