Department: Operations

　　Reports to: Dental Practice Manager

　　FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

　　Position Summary

　　As an EFDA, you will help support the clinical needs of our patients and doctors. The duties of a Dental Assistant are very important for the functionality of our dental offices. These duties can include patient care, recordkeeping, and appointment scheduling. As a Dental Assistant, you will work under the supervision of dentists and work closely with dental hygienists in their day-to-day activities.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Clearly demonstrate knowledge of dental instruments and assist the dentist in rendering patient care chairside.

　　Maintaining inventory control in the operatories where treatment is rendered by the Provider

　　Adhering to OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC guidelines

　　Deliver world class patient interactions related to scheduling, follow up treatment, post­ surgical information and record keeping

　　Be able to perform basic lab procedures such as take impressions, pour models, and prepare cases for external labs.

　　Maintaining public area appearance

　　Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

　　Qualifications

　　High School diploma or GED required

　　Easily able to learn new technologies and systems required and demonstrates a desire to learn

　　Applicable licensing required for the state in which you will work:

　　For PA - Radiation Health and Safety certificate or willing to pursue licensure immediately required.

　　Certified Dental Assistant certificate preferred

　　1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant preferred

　　Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

　　Requires some flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

　　X-ray License required

　　Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies

　　Knowledge of dental instruments and patient care.

　　Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.

　　Excellent organization, prioritization, follow up, analytical and time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

　　Benefits

　　Our staff work diligently to deliver quality care to our patients. They are the key to fulfilling our mission!

　　Perks of being part of a team who is keen to their individual growth, our staff members can enjoy our unique benefits package including:

　　Full Time

　　We provide above industry standards for Personal Protective Equipment {PPE)

　　Competitive pay

　　Health & Dental insurance

　　Dental discounts

　　PTO

　　Paid Holidays

　　401k Retirement

　　Opportunities for growth 

　　Flexible schedule

　　Training support

　　Fun and collaborative environment

　　Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

　　The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment {PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.

　　The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

　　The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.

　　Equal Employment

　　Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads in provider and patient satisfaction. Smart Arches values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged.

　　Smart Arches is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.

　　Company Safety

　　We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Smart Arches is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards.

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