Certified Dental Assistant- Expanded Function

Overview

Are you ready to play a crucial role in healthcare at one of the world's leading medical institutions? Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is now urgently hiring for a highly skilled EFDA Dental Assistant. 

 

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Why Choose Johns Hopkins Intrastaff? At Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, you're not just an employee; you're an integral part of a renowned healthcare system. Unlike traditional staffing agencies, we offer you the unique advantage of being both a temporary employee and a valued member of our prestigious organization.

 

Position Overview:

• The Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry, is seeking a Dental Assistant, qualified in Expanded Functions, to provide chairside assistance within the team-based dental clinic for both inpatients and ambulatory care.

Location:

• JHOC 6, 601 North Caroline St, Baltimore, MD. 

Schedule:

• PRN

Pay Rate:

• starting at $28/hr

What We Offer:

• Impactive Work: You will have a positive impact on making a difference in a patient’s life. 
• World-Class Environment: Work alongside some of the best healthcare professionals, including top nurses, physicians, and allied health experts.
• Cutting-Edge Innovation: Gain exposure to state-of-the-art technology and participate in groundbreaking medical research that shapes the future of healthcare.
• Benefit: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Access to Johns Hopkins Credit Union, and more.

If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in a diverse team environment, and are eager to make a difference, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the place for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing medical science. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary at Johns Hopkins Intrastaff!

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and operatory for dental procedures. 
  • Expanded Function Duties:
    • Take vital signs (blood pressure /pulse readings – take and record)
    • Placing or removing retraction cord
    • Removing sutures
    • Drying a root canal
    • Applying topical fluoride; applying fluoride varnish
    • Placing or removing a rubber dam
    • Removing or placing a periodontal dressing
    • Preparing and fitting stainless steel crowns
    • Taking alginate impressions for intraoral appliances
    • Placing or removing a matrix band
    • Preparing temporary crowns
    • Cementing temporary crowns or restorations
    • Performing vitality tests
    • Placement of temporary restorations
    • Removing temporary crowns
    • Removing excess cement
    • Fabricating athletic mouth-guards, bleaching trays, fluoride trays, impressions trays, night-guards on models
    • Delivery of restorative material with dentist at chairside
    • Applying desensitizing agents
    • Fabricate indirect restorations in a lab
    • Digital impressions
    • Performing bite registration
    • Bleaching (using bleaching trays)
    • Applying bonding agents
    • Applying topical anesthesia
    • Etching teeth
    • Fabricating indirect restorations in a dental office
    • Apply desensitizing agents
    • Placing and removing wedges
    • Oral Hygiene instructions
    • All duties designated to Dental Assistants, under the same level of required supervision
    • Any other duty approved by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners.

• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays).

• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following dental treatment procedures. 

• Clean and maintain each operatory and lab area following all HEIC and OSHA guidelines to ensure compliance.

• Provide excellent customer service. 

Qualifications

Must be a great communicator, able to multitask with the ability to anticipate the provider’s needs, while listening to the patient.

 

• High School Diploma or GED. A minimum of 3 years of prior experience as an EFDA.
• Must be registered by the State of Maryland as a Dental Assistant Qualified in General Duties.
• Must be a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) through the Dental Assisting National Board
• Requires current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners in Dental Radiation Technology. 
• Requires CPR Certification 

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