PEDIATRIC DENTAL ASSISTANT EDDA ONLY
Company: Just Kids Dental
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: October 9, 2024
Job Description:
About Us:Just Kids Dental is a pediatric dental office with a
strong commitment to providing superior dental care to underserved
communities in Louisiana. Our mission is to improve the overall
medical condition and quality of life of our patients by offering
compassionate, top-quality dental care in a safe and caring
environment. We treat every patient as if they were our own child,
upholding our vision of better oral health for all.Position
Overview:We are searching for dedicated and experienced Expanded
Duty Dental Assistants (EDDAs) or (EFDAs) to join our passionate
team at Just Kids Dental. As an EDDA/EFDA, you will play a vital
role in providing exceptional dental care to children and
adolescents. Your primary responsibility will be working in the
hygiene department, where you will focus on cleaning children's
teeth and ensuring their oral health. However, there may be
occasions when you will be asked to assist a dentist with operatory
work, making your role dynamic and fulfilling.Responsibilities:
- Perform thorough dental cleanings for pediatric patients.
- Take digital X-rays and maintain accurate patient records.
- Assist dentists during dental procedures when required,
following 4-handed dentistry principles.
- Prepare treatment rooms, equipment, and instruments for dental
procedures.
- Ensure the comfort and ease of young patients by explaining
procedures and addressing their concerns.
- Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
- Provide post-operative instructions and educate patients and
their caregivers on proper oral hygiene.
- Collaborate closely with the dental team to deliver the highest
standard of care.
- Uphold infection control protocols and maintain a clean and
safe operatory environment.
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed.
- Keep the hygiene area well stocked and organized.
- Occasionally assist the front desk with patient
scheduling.Shift/ Scheduling:This is a full time position, Monday -
Friday.Required Qualifications:
- Louisiana State Board of Dentistry EDDA certification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational
abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented
environment.
- Commitment to compassionate patient care.Preferred
qualifications:
- 1 Year or more of dental assisting experience
- Pediatric dental experience
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
- X-Ray Certification
- BLS/CPR certification**
**Benefits:At Just Kids Dental, we value our employees and offer a
comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff, including:
- Healthcare coverage
- Vision and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidaysIf you are a compassionate and experienced Dental
Assistant who shares our commitment to providing exceptional
pediatric dental care, we invite you to join our team at Just Kids
Dental. Help us make a difference in the lives of underserved
children and contribute to their improved oral health and overall
well-being.Just Kids Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We
encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and
experiences. Once an applicant is considered for employment, the
applicant will be required to submit to a background check and
10-panel drug screening.
Keywords: Just Kids Dental, Kenner , PEDIATRIC DENTAL ASSISTANT EDDA ONLY, Healthcare , New Orleans, Louisiana
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