Public Health Management Corporation
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Public Health Management Corporation, Palm Springs, California, United States, 92292
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Job Category:
Dental AssistantRequisition Number:
EXPAN006368Posted:
July 25, 2024Employment Type:
Full-TimeLocations
PHMC Care Clinic1200 Callowhill StPhiladelphia, PA 19123, USAPHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees are fully vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine before the first day of employment.Under the supervision of a Dentist, the Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) supports the Dentist in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for EFDA’s. The EFDA reports to the Dental Office Manager.Essential Job Functions:
Provides hands-on dental care in a variety of settings while achieving the highest levels of appropriateness, quality, efficiency, accessibility and responsiveness.Responsibilities:
Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment;Prepares the operatory for the patient visit;Seats patient in chair and explains procedures to be performed;Collects and records patient health histories;Drapes patient with protective linens; sets up instrument tray with required supplies;Takes radiographs using conventional or digital technology and following radiation safety precautions;Assists with dental charting;Assists in the prevention and management of dental emergencies;Manages the patient during dental procedures;Provides active chairside assistance; transfers instruments as appropriate for four-handed dentistry;Places and contours amalgam and other restorative materials;Performs coronal polishing;Takes impressions for study casts, athletic mouth guards, and custom trays;Performs laboratory procedures, including the pouring and trimming of models; polishing dental prosthetics, and making vac-u-press forms;At the conclusion of the procedure, follows proper infection control protocols and prepares the operatory for the next patient;Helps manage the dental office’s infection control plan to meet all regulatory requirements;Monitors and documents the flow of laboratory cases; maintains lab facility;Performs, monitors, and records all sterilization activities;Maintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment; maintains and properly sterilizes instruments;Routinely cleans, disinfects, and restocks operatories;Maintains the inventory of supplies and reorders as necessary;Tracks and verifies invoices;Performs duties within the dental program as assigned.Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises;Moderate physical activity. Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds, assisting with patients and standing and/or walking for most of the day;Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training;Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.Knowledge, Skill and Technical Qualities:
Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards;Knowledge of dental terminology and dental science;Knowledge of community-based dental environment;Knowledge of ethical and legal standards for the delivery of dental care;Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress;Ability to work independently and in tandem with a dentist;Maintains and expands current level of dental assistant skill and knowledge by periodically attending continuing education programs;Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.Behavioral Qualities:
Able to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment;Responds constructively to pressure situations and time limits;Places a high value on personal and departmental performance excellence;Adheres to office dress code and standards of behavior.Education/Licensure Requirements:
Current CPR/AED certification;Graduate from an EFDA assisting program at a two-year college or completion from a state-accredited certification EFDA program;National DANB Radiation and Safety exam Certificate of Completion;State Board of Dentistry EFDA exam Certificate of Completion;Minimum of 2 years as a dental assistant preferred.FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
This position is classified as salaried non-exempt in accordance with FLSA standards.PHMC is an EOE and an E-Verify Employer.
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Job Category:
Dental AssistantRequisition Number:
EXPAN006368Posted:
July 25, 2024Employment Type:
Full-TimeLocations
PHMC Care Clinic1200 Callowhill StPhiladelphia, PA 19123, USAPHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees are fully vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine before the first day of employment.Under the supervision of a Dentist, the Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) supports the Dentist in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for EFDA’s. The EFDA reports to the Dental Office Manager.Essential Job Functions:
Provides hands-on dental care in a variety of settings while achieving the highest levels of appropriateness, quality, efficiency, accessibility and responsiveness.Responsibilities:
Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment;Prepares the operatory for the patient visit;Seats patient in chair and explains procedures to be performed;Collects and records patient health histories;Drapes patient with protective linens; sets up instrument tray with required supplies;Takes radiographs using conventional or digital technology and following radiation safety precautions;Assists with dental charting;Assists in the prevention and management of dental emergencies;Manages the patient during dental procedures;Provides active chairside assistance; transfers instruments as appropriate for four-handed dentistry;Places and contours amalgam and other restorative materials;Performs coronal polishing;Takes impressions for study casts, athletic mouth guards, and custom trays;Performs laboratory procedures, including the pouring and trimming of models; polishing dental prosthetics, and making vac-u-press forms;At the conclusion of the procedure, follows proper infection control protocols and prepares the operatory for the next patient;Helps manage the dental office’s infection control plan to meet all regulatory requirements;Monitors and documents the flow of laboratory cases; maintains lab facility;Performs, monitors, and records all sterilization activities;Maintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment; maintains and properly sterilizes instruments;Routinely cleans, disinfects, and restocks operatories;Maintains the inventory of supplies and reorders as necessary;Tracks and verifies invoices;Performs duties within the dental program as assigned.Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises;Moderate physical activity. Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds, assisting with patients and standing and/or walking for most of the day;Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training;Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.Knowledge, Skill and Technical Qualities:
Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards;Knowledge of dental terminology and dental science;Knowledge of community-based dental environment;Knowledge of ethical and legal standards for the delivery of dental care;Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress;Ability to work independently and in tandem with a dentist;Maintains and expands current level of dental assistant skill and knowledge by periodically attending continuing education programs;Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.Behavioral Qualities:
Able to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment;Responds constructively to pressure situations and time limits;Places a high value on personal and departmental performance excellence;Adheres to office dress code and standards of behavior.Education/Licensure Requirements:
Current CPR/AED certification;Graduate from an EFDA assisting program at a two-year college or completion from a state-accredited certification EFDA program;National DANB Radiation and Safety exam Certificate of Completion;State Board of Dentistry EFDA exam Certificate of Completion;Minimum of 2 years as a dental assistant preferred.FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
This position is classified as salaried non-exempt in accordance with FLSA standards.PHMC is an EOE and an E-Verify Employer.
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