The department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry is seeking a License Dental Assistant (EFDA), qualified in Expanded Functions to provide chairside assistance within the team-based dental clinic for both inpatients and ambulatory care. Will assist the dental providers and trainees during a variety of dental treatment procedures. Prepare patients and operatory for dental procedures. Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays). Provide patients with instructions for oral care following dental treatment procedures. Clean and maintain each operatory and lab areas following all HEIC and OSHA guidelines to ensure compliance. Provide excellent customer service. Must be a great communicator, able to multitask with the ability to anticipate the provider?s needs, while listening to the patient.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Expanded Function Dental Assistants creates a professional atmosphere that is clean and inviting to patients. Consistently follows established unit Infection Control Policy and Safety/Hazardous Communication, as well as Fire Safety Policy. Effectively performs all cleaning tasks, daily to ensure that dental operatory is maintained according to established environmental unit standards. Preparing treatment rooms as needed for procedure, using the correct tools and equipment for provider ahead of each appointment. Must also be aware of what procedures are being carried out, so organization is essential to this position. Consistently stocks dental clinic clean area. Consistently takes immediate action to clean and dispose of special waste, i.e., hazardous drugs, utilizing HEIC procedures. Maintains appropriate level of unit supplies, equipment and linens, rotate and return out of date supplies in the utility and patient rooms. Consistently inventories, monitors and arrange for repair of unit-based equipment/furniture daily and as needed.
• Track provider?s schedules and seats patients. Records vital signs and reports changes to providers as requested. Consistently assist chairside with all dental procedures including general dentistry, endodontic, periodontal, prosthodontic, restorative, preventive care as requested by the provider. Consistently communicates emergent patient needs immediately to appropriate personnel as needed. Audit and maintain dental operatory. Complete daily primary responsibility checklist AM and PM., and work as a team to assist where needed. Consistently prepares unoccupied dental operatory for patients with appropriate trays and supplies. Prepares treatment rooms for all procedures. Consistently removes instruments and supplies and disinfects dental operatory following patient procedures.
• Presents a positive image of Johns Hopkins through professional appearance and behavior.
• Treats customers (guests, patients, physicians, and other employees) with courtesy, respect, and caring behaviors. Works cooperatively as a member of the Dental Team, the department of Otolaryngology, as well as other department or units; Adhere to Organization policies including the Confidentiality of Medical Records and HIPAA Guidelines.
• May assist with administrative functions such as taking and updating patient dental histories and assisting with scheduling routine and follow-up appointments. Track and inventory equipment and supplies to ensure clinic readiness. Consistently follow communication standards with providers and the administrative team for the successful patient experience. Attend required trainings annually. Achieves goals for Essential Functions as outlined.

Expanded Function Duties

• Take Vital signs (blood pressure /pulse readings ? take and record)
• Placing or removing retraction cord
• Removing sutures
• Drying a root canal
• Applying topical fluoride; applying fluoride varnish
• Placing or removing a rubber dam
• Removing or placing a periodontal dressing
• Preparing and fitting stainless steel crowns
• Taking alginate impressions for intraoral appliances
• Placing or removing a matrix band
• Preparing temporary crowns
• Cementing temporary crowns or restorations
• Performing vitality tests
• Placement of temporary restorations
• Removing temporary crowns
• Removing excess cement
• Fabricating athletic mouthguards, bleaching trays, fluoride trays, impressions trays, night-guards on models
• Delivery of restorative material with dentist at chairside
• Applying desensitizing agents
• Fabricate indirect restorations in a lab
• Digital impressions
• Performing bite registration
• Bleaching (using bleaching trays)
• Applying bonding agents
• Applying topical anesthesia
• Etching teeth
• Fabricating indirect restorations in a dental office
• Apply desensitizing agents
• Placing and removing wedges
• Oral Hygiene instructions
• All duties designated to Dental Assistants, under the same level of required supervision
• Any other duty approved by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.

• Three years of experience as a Dental Assistant.

• Must be registered by the State of Maryland as a Dental Assistant Qualified in General Duties.

• Must be a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

• Must be a licensed Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)

• Requires current licensure by Maryland State Board of Dental Examiner in Dental Radiation Technology.

• Requires CPR certification.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Experience with EPIC and Shopping Cart.
• Special knowledge, skills, and abilities: Requires working knowledge of dental assisting principles, dental terminology, and all phases of Dentistry including general and specialty practices.
• Ability to read, comprehend and electronically record dental notes and charting.
• Machines, Tools, Equipment: Operate all necessary equipment utilized in the clinic - such as but not limited to: Cavitron unit, all digital radiographic units, nomad curing lights, model trimmer, amalgamator, hall drill, omni vac unit, laboratory lathes.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to interact with health care providers, patients, support staff, coworkers and visitors.
• Ability to organize all aspects of the clinic as it relates to treatment.

Classified Title: Licensed Dental Assistant (EFDA) 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Licensed Dental Assistant (EFDA)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CE  
Starting Salary Range: $19.75 - $35.35 HRLY ($27.50/hour targeted; Commensurate w/exp) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus 
Department name: 10003040-SOM Oral Sur Dental and Oral Medicine 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

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