EDDA

EDDASIGN-ON BONUS $1200 Salary:
Up to $25/HR based on experience

Location:

Mortenson Family 3946 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40220

Job Type: Full-time Weekly hours: 31

Are you passionate about creating healthy, beautiful smiles while working in a friendly and supportive environment? Do you thrive in a role where your skills make a real difference in patients' lives? If so, we'd love to meet you!

We're seeking a dedicated and compassionate EDDA to join our team. Our practice is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in an environment where both patients and team members are treated with respect, trust, and genuine support.

What You'll Love

About Us:

A Positive, Team-Oriented Culture:
We believe in supporting one another and celebrating successes, big or small.
Opportunities for Growth:
We're committed to helping you advance your skills and reach your career goals.
Modern Technology & Techniques:
Work with state-of-the-art tools in a practice that values staying ahead of the curve.
Work-Life Balance:
Flexible scheduling and an environment that respects your personal time.
Benefits of being part of the Mortenson Family Dental Team
Benefits are available after 60 days of employment
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution
Life Insurance
Flexible spending (health and dependent care) account
Paid Time Off & 6 paid holidays off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401K
Daily Pay
Professional development assistance
FREE continuing education opportunities
Employee assistance program

Job Title:

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Job Code:
1501

Reports to (Title):
Practice Manager, Doctor
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Matrix to:
Regional Development Officer
Revised Date:
11.15.2018

Job Summary:

The Expanded Duties Dental Assistant will be responsible for assisting the dentist, setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment, compiling patient records, placing and finishing permanent restorations, and completing preliminary impressions.

Essential Functions:

The following is a summary of the essential functions for this position. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below, and specific job functions may change periodically.

Personally contribute to a culture that delivers an exceptional patient experience for every patient, every time.
Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education, quality, and treatment. Assists dentists and hygienists in quality diagnosis through x-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed.
Helps ensure efficient and profitable 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 patients.
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.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Places and finishes permanent restorations, complete preliminary impressions.
Promotes a "team first" attitude by demonstrating positive and caring relationships and communication with coworkers.
Other duties as needed.

Basic Education, Training, and Experience

Required:

Required

Current Expanded Duties Dental Assistant Certificate
CPR certification, Coronal Polishing(Pedo practices only), X-ray certification
X-ray techniques, computer, fax machine, copier

Preferred

Associate or Bachelor's Degree
DANB, OSHA, Coronal polishing
1-3 years of experience
Open dental, digital x-ray, ultrasonic, sterilizer, autoclave, model trimmer

Physical Requirements /Workplace

Conditions:

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