Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

EFDA - Full-Time/Part-Time

We are seeking a friendly, reliable, and skilled EFDA to join our team and help create a welcoming, efficient, and patient-focused dental experience.

What You’ll Do

• Greet and welcome patients, ensuring they feel comfortable and well-informed
• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for dental procedures
• Set up and break down instruments, materials, and equipment for procedures
• Sterilize instruments and follow infection control protocols meticulously
• Provide chairside assistance to the dentist (4-handed dentistry)
• Perform lab-related tasks as directed
• Deliver oral hygiene instructions and post-operative care guidance
• Keep operatories clean, stocked, and organized
• Schedule patient appointments and manage the daily schedule efficiently
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with insurance/payment procedures
• Support front office duties when needed

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Prior dental assisting experience required;  EFDA certification is a plus
• Clinical Skills: Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization procedures, and 4-handed dentistry
• EFDAs: Ability to place restorations, take final impressions, and perform expanded clinical duties per state guidelines
• Software & Tech: Familiarity with dental practice software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, etc.);  CEREC experience is a must
• Administrative: Comfortable with scheduling, insurance processing, and basic billing tasks
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and a professional, patient-first attitude
• Certifications: Radiology certification required; coronal polishing certification is a plus
• Education: High school diploma and completion of Dental Assisting Program is required

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to grow and refine both clinical and administrative skills
• Make a meaningful impact in patients' health and comfort every day

Note: We are hiring an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA). Compensation and responsibilities will be aligned with experience.

Job Type: Full-time/Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have CEREC or digital impression taking experience?

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Dental Assistant (Required)
• EFDA Certification (Required)

Skills:

• General Practice
• CAD/CAM
• CEREC
• Coronal Polishing
• Dentrix Ascend

Benefits:

• Dental
• 401k
• Bonuses

Compensation:

• $30-$45/hour