Expanded Duties Dental Assistant EDDA at Mortenson… · La Grange

Responsibilities

Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education and quality treatment. Assists dentists and hygienists in quality diagnosis through X-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed. Helps ensure efficient operations by seeking patient referrals, maintaining equipment, utilizing supplies cost-effectively, and posting patient charges accurately. Follows CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety and infection control. Completes all clinical notes according to practice guidelines before dismissing the patient. Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the dentist's access; suctioning; and passing instruments. Places and finishes permanent restorations, complete preliminary impressions.

Qualifications

Have your EDDA or EFDA certification Have your high school diploma or equivalent Obtain your radiology and CPR certification within the required timeframe Must pass a background check and drug screening