Expanded functions Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Springmill Family Dental is a growing dental practice dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. We're looking for an experienced Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our team and help us deliver excellent care in a friendly, fast-paced environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with an active Radiology License to support our dentists chairside and perform expanded functions, including placing fillings. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working directly with patients, and thrives in a team-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Take and process dental radiographs (X-rays) in compliance with state regulations
• Place and finish direct restorations (fillings) under the dentist's supervision, per state scope of practice
• Capture digital scans using intraoral scanners for restorative and other procedures
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment following infection control protocols
• Set up and break down treatment rooms between patients
• Educate patients on post-op care and oral hygiene
• Maintain accurate patient records and chart procedures
• Manage dental materials inventory and reorder supplies as needed
• Support front office with scheduling or patient flow as needed

Requirements

• Active Radiology License (required)
• Certification/license to perform expanded functions, including placement of fillings, per state requirements
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Minimum [1–2] years of dental assisting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and infection control standards
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Proficiency with dental software (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental) a plus
• Experience with digital intraoral scanners a plus

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Monthly bonus system
• Work anniversary bonus
• Scrub allowance

Thank you for reading, and we look forward to hearing from you!