Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
As an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, or EFDAs, patient care is your #1 priority and focus. EFDAs area critical part of our mission because they not only support the patient, they provide the doctor with valuable assistance on patient procedures.
We are searching for talented people who want to provide excellent customer service for the patient, provide precise support to the doctor, and possess an amiable chair-side manner.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Provide extraordinary customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, by making the patient the #1 priority
- Be present, engaged and ready to work at all assigned shift times
- Take direction from the doctor(s) and/or hygienist(s), assist them with all dental procedures, anticipate their needs, and perform patient oral evaluations
- Take, develop and mount accurate, high quality radiographs
- Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, log appropriate patient data and health history during the exam and treatment, as well as transcribe the doctors notes
- Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, per the organizations procedures and guidelines, prior to a patients appointment
- Complete various laboratory duties
- Perform efficient and accurate procedures to maintain the schedule and patient flow
- Educate the patients and address their questions and/or concerns
- Demonstrate good teamwork to deliver an extraordinary experience for every patient
- Partner with doctors, hygienists, and support staff to maintain excellent patient service and integrity within the organization
- Assist the front office staff in scheduling patients follow up visits, as well as tracking the incoming and outgoing lab cases, to ensure quality and timely products
- Complete checklists as assigned and participate in daily huddles to ensure that every single day flows smoothly
- Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
- Follow the organizations safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) federal regulations
- Complete all Learning Management System requirements
Education/Certification:
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required
- Current radiography certification required
- EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant) certification required per individual state regulations
- Dental Assistant certification, as required by state, or ability to become certified
- Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) preferred
- Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
Skills/Abilities:
- Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred
- Excellent positive attitude and customer service skills
- Professionalism and integrity in all aspects of job, including image and both verbal and written communication skills
- Possess exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, including conflict resolution skills
- Strong organizational, planning and analytical skills
- Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment
- Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs as required
Hyndman Area Health Center
Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote health and wellness to our patient population by providing patient centered care that promotes engagement between the patient and the provider, leading to positive health care outcomes.
Our Vision
Our vision for HAHC, Inc., is to be the best place for family health care and the best place to work in health care.
Company Website: www.hyndmanhealth.org
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