What are the responsibilities and job description for the EFDA position at Kessler Dental?
About us
Kessler Dental is a small business in HEALTH_CARE_MEDICAL in Lansdale, PA. We are customer-centric, supportive and social.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Food provided
- Growth opportunities
- Lively atmosphere
- Regular social events
Job responsibilites:
- Guiding patients to the chair and making sure they are comfortable and ready for the appointment
- Talking to patients and educating them about good oral hygiene and the dentist’s instructions
- Preparing rooms for appointments
- Sterilizing instruments
- Handing instruments to the dentist during a procedure
- Using the suction hose to keep the patient’s mouth dry
- Maintaining and organizing patient records
- Radiography– taking and exposing patient X-rays
- Sealants application – applying a thin layer of plastic on teeth to seal them and prevent cavities
- Fluoride application – applying fluoride gel to the teeth for cavity prevention
- Topical anesthetic – numbing an area of a patient’s mouth using a local, topical application, not an injection
- Coronal polishing– buffing away small, soft plaque deposits from the teeth for additional cleaning
- Gas monitoring – monitoring a patient under nitrous oxide
- Dental charting – creating a chart that lists and describes the condition of a patient’s teeth
- Suture removal – taking out stitches following a surgical dental procedure
- Crown application – putting in a dental crown, temporary only
- Dental impressions – taking a mold of a patient’s teeth for creating retainers, mouth guards, crowns, bridges, dentures or veneers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
License/Certification:
- EFDA license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $32
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