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. 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: • * 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. • 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 Apply tot his job