Job Description
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) Job Details
Louisville, KY
Monday - Friday | 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM (sometimes until 4:30 PM) | $21.21 per hour
Overtime possible
Temp with intent to hire
EDDA Requirements:
- Dental Assistant or EDDA certification
- At least 1 year of experience preferred
About the EDDA Role:
- Assist with dental and medical emergencies according to OSHA and office procedures
- Maintain CPR certification
- Assist chair side during the administration of nitrous oxide
- Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
- Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
- Clean and polish removable appliances
- Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
- Record treatment information in patient records
- Capture x-rays of diagnostic quality
- Actively provide hand instruments and materials as needed to the dentist during exams and procedures to help maintain patient comfort and the dentist's efficiency
- Use and maintain hazard control protocols as established by OSHA and office standards
- Manage asepsis and infection control protocols
- Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedule and office policies
- Occasionally travel by car or plane to participate in continuing education or seminars
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and determine when maintenance is needed
- Other duties and tasks as periodically assigned
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant Responsibilities:
- Re-cement a temporary or permanent crown with temporary cement and schedule follow-up appointment with the dentist
- Preliminarily fit and finish composite, using a slow-speed hand-piece if needed
- Fabricate temporary crowns that meet office standards for appearance and quality
- Provide diagnostic information by exposing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts to lab and office standards
- Fabricate temporary restorations, clean and polish removable appliances
- Prepare the treatment area by sterilizing, positioning, and delivering instruments for the dentist's access
- Provide suctioning and hand instruments to the dentist during exams and procedures
- Select, mix, and place materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth as needed
- Manage asepsis and infection control protocols
Why Work With Our Client:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (eligible date of hire)
- LTD and Life Insurance (Employer Paid) - eligible after 6 months of employment
- Employee Assistance Program (Employer Paid) - eligible date of hire
- 401k - eligible date of hire with an Employer match of up to 3% and an Employer contribution of 3%
- Vacation and Sick Time based on an accrual rate
- Relaxed environment, dress code, and schedule (Monday thru Friday)
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Supportive team environment
- Training provided
Next Steps:
Thank you for your interest in our Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) position! After applying, a member of the Crown Staffing team will contact you shortly.
Have any questions? Shoot us a text or call at (502) 894-0019 ! We're happy to answer any questions you may have.
Walk-ins welcome!
Louisville
5029 Shelbyville Rd Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 894-0019
Crown Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Work at office, Monday to Friday,