Job description

Certification Reimbursement

What you’ll do as an 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 (EFDA) position at the Southwest Health Center performs placement and finishing of dental restorations such as fillings, sealants, and make temporary crowns and bridges.

• Prepares the operatory and/or operating room work area with appropriate set up for treatment as planned by the dentist.
• Escorts patients to designated clinical area, completes intake assessment, and assists during clinical care as directed; including the use of Expanded Function task.
• Performs placement and finishing of dental restorations, coronal polishing and/or application of fluoride.
• Observes, documents, and communicates patient conditions with providers for initial patient assessment.
• Taking x-rays and reviewing the patient's health history.
• Preforms dental lab functions as assigned.
• Preforms airway management and observes patient physiological status during anesthesia/sedation procedures as directed by dentist.
• Accurately completes and assists dentist in maintaining chart for patient records.

When you’ll work as an EFDA at HealthNet:

• Full-Time
• Mondays: 10am-7pm with lunch scheduled at 2-3pm
• Tuesday - Fridays: 8am-5pm with lunch scheduled at 12-1pm

Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by physician or clinic manager.

Requirements:

(Please, consider applying if you do not meet the list of criteria below. We would love to engage for other possible opportunities or explore your areas of skill a little deeper)

What you’ll need as an EFDA at HealthNet:

• Requires High School Diploma.
• Completion of radiology course or accredited dental assisting program.
• Maintain a DANB certification.
• Requires X-ray certification.
• CPR/BLS certification (can be obtained within 30 days of employment).
• Detailed knowledge of different instruments, and knowledge of material requirements for each procedure.
• 1-2 years of experience or formal training as a dental assistant.

The skills you’ll bring as an EFDA at HealthNet:

• Ability to work with medically, physically, and/or mentally compromised patients.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective customer service and communication skills.
• Appreciation and understanding of diversity and multicultural environment.
• Flexible availability, highly subject to travel and assist other Health Center Locations.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.
• Ability to experience repeated and prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending and squatting is required.
• Ability to life, push, and or pull equipment, light to moderately heavy weight is required.

What’s in it for you to work for HealthNet?

• Competitive Compensation
• Certification Reimbursement
• Offer up to 40 hours per week and work assignments at other locations if home location dentist is unavailable for patients.
• Paid Time Off is accumulated and provided immediately to employees
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• 401k Match
• Flexible work schedules encouraging a balance between work and personal life. The Dental Offices are closed on the weekends.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Radiology

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees and patients are required to wear a mask at all times in the health centers. We require the Covid vaccine however, we provide medical/religious expemption requests.

Experience:

• Expanded Function Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish or Burmese (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)
• EFDA Certification (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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