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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (Saturday Only)

Greater Philadelphia Health Action

#CPR Certification #Healthcare #Microsoft Office #Infection Control #Sealants #Non-profit #Fluoride Treatments #Digital X-rays #X-Ray Certification #Dental Assisting #Expanded Functions Dental Assistant #EFDA

Part Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 11 days ago

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Quick overview

Perform expanded functions dental assisting duties including placing fillings, sealants, and providing prophylaxis treatments. Support the dentist with chairside assistance, digital x-rays, and infection control protocols.

Requirements summary

Must be a licensed EFDA with X-Ray and CPR certifications and a high school diploma or equivalent. One year of dental assisting experience is preferred along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

high schoolprofessional certificateMulti-taskingInfection ControlMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointFluoride TreatmentsDigital X-raysSealant PlacementIntercultural CommunicationChairside DentistryFilling Placement

Job description

Are you an energetic, outgoing EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) and need an exciting employment opportunity? Then look no further we are hiring, and we want you!

We know that many in our healthcare community have been affected by recent workforce changes.
At GPHA, we are dedicated to creating opportunities where your compassion and skills continue to make an impact.
GPHA was founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.
GPHA is one of the largest Dental providers in Philadelphia and Tri-state area.
We are presently seeking EFDAs for Saturdays only.

Locations include

432 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
1401 S 31st St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
4500-10 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
640 E Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
5501 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Qualified candidates must be proficient in

Chairside dentistry
Quality diagnostic digital x-rays
Impressions and model pouring
Infection control knowledge
The ability to adapt and understand the needs of the Dentist
Must be able to place fillings to restore teeth
Place sealants
Provide supragingival prophylaxis and fluoride treatments

Required Experiences and Skills

High School Diploma or Equivalent and graduated from an accepted dental assisting school
One year of dental assisting experience, preferred
X-Ray Certification, required
EFDA License, required
CPR Certification, required
Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Qualified candidates must be ambitious, positive, talented, and friendly possessing the ability to multi-task. We are looking for individuals that want to grow and develop with the division.

Must possess the ability to interact with people of diverse cultures and languages effectively to obtain necessary information.

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GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.