EFDA Dental Assistant

Job description

Description What you’ll do as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) at HealthNet: In addition to the job responsibilities of a Dental Assistant directed by the dentist or clinical manager, the Dental Assistant Expanded Function position performs placement and finishing of dental restorations such as fillings, sealants, and make temporary crowns and bridges. - Prepare the operatory and/or operating room work area with appropriate set up for treatment as planned by the dentist. - Escort patients to designated clinical area, completes intake assessment, and assists during clinical care as directed; including the use of Expanded Function task. - Perform placement and finishing of dental restorations, coronal polishing and/or application of fluoride. - Observe, document, and communicate patient conditions with providers for initial patient assessment. - Taking x-rays and reviewing the patient's health history. - Preform dental lab functions as assigned. - Preform airway management and observe patient physiological status during anesthesia/sedation procedures as directed by dentist. - Accurately complete and assist dentist in maintaining chart for patient records. When you’ll work...