EFDA

Hyndman Area Health Center

EFDA

Bedford, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    401(k)

    Training & development

    As EFDAs, patient care is your #1 priority and focus. 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