Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: GEORGE STREET - YORK, PA 17401Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: Up to 50% 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 

$1500 Accrued Sign-on Bonus
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 c