Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Promise Healthcare•Champaign, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Promise Healthcare, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve by providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to people of all ages. Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, shaping a future where healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every person and no one is left behind. Be a part of a team that values excellence, equity, and community. If you're ready to lead with passion and precision, apply now to become our Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) and help us make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare. Must have EFDA certificate available to send at the time of applying and/or interview. This position is to uphold Promise Healthcare's mission to provide the highest level of quality care performing reception, chair-side assisting, inventory and record duties. Under the general direction and supervision of the Dentist, this person prepares patient for dental examination. Assists in providing patient care, within the appropriate scope of practice, to an ethnically diverse patient population.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and administrative management experience.
Must have working knowledge of the operations and administration of an FQHC dental clinic including: patient care protocols, quality control regulations, policies, procedures billing and insurances, inventory control, etc.
Excellent interpersonal, communications and organizational skills to relate effectively with the dental department and other health center staff.
Must acquire nitrous certification within the first 6-9 months of employment.
HS Diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
Expanded Function Dental Assistant certification required.
Current EFDA credential and any state-specific permits required for expanded duties (e.g., restorative placement, sealants, coronal polishing, radiography).
Current BLS/CPR for healthcare providers.
1-2 years of clinical dental assisting experience (externship may qualify).

Nice To Haves

Previous dental experience desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Assists the dentist and hygienists in chair-side procedures routinely done in a general and pediatric dental practice.
Responsible for preparation and setting up of instruments, materials, and equipment necessary for each procedure.
Responsible for the sterilization of instruments, and the cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment and work areas.
Occasionally schedules patients, and accurately records information in patient records. Acts as back up support to the dental patient services representative.
Exhibits positive leadership skills, actively striving to improve the patient and staff experience of Promise Healthcare, as well as strong communication skills, including willingness to grow and develop skills in motivational interviewing.
Assist in processing encounters.
Identify related medical and/or social problems.
Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies and materials as well as maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of inventory.
Assists with the training of new Dental Assistants.
Preventive: Placement of pit-and-fissure sealants; coronal polishing; topical fluoride application.