Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Full-Time | In-Office | Midtown Atlanta | $23-$27/hour | Monday-Friday, No Evenings or Weekends About Us Dunson Dental Design is a relationship-driven private practice in Midtown Atlanta, led by Dr. Bernee Dunson since 1996. We value exceptional, personalized patient care over high-volume, transactional dentistry. About the Role You’ll work chairside with Dr. Dunson across a wide range of advanced procedures, including oral surgery, implants, endodontics, and clear aligner therapy, while making every patient feel comfortable and cared for. You will report to Tiffany Harris, Operations Manager. The right person is positive, dependable, detail-oriented, and brings pace and urgency to a fast-paced, high-standards office. What You’ll Do Seat patients, review medical history, and prepare them for treatment Assist with oral surgery, including extractions and bone grafting, while maintaining a sterile field Assist with implant placement and implant restorations Assist with endodontic procedures, including isolation and root canal treatment Support clear aligner therapy: digital scans, attachment placement, aligner deliveries, and progress checks Perform expanded functions as permitted under Georgia EFDA guidelines Assist with restorative, cosmetic, and crown and bridge procedures Take digital X-rays and digital impressions Fabricate temporaries and prepare lab cases Set up, break down, and turn over operatories efficiently between patients Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control in line with OSHA and CDC guidelines Chart procedures and clinical notes accurately in Open Dental Explain post-op instructions and answer patient questions Monitor and restock clinical supplies What Success Looks Like 30 days: Learn Dr. Dunson’s preferences, room setups, and sterilization protocols 60 days: Assist independently on restorative, endodontic, and clear aligner appointments 90 days: Set up and assist confidently on surgical and implant cases, and anticipate the doctor’s needs Schedule Full-time, in-office, Monday through Friday, no evenings or weekends. Our team arrives 30 minutes before the first patient. Monday-Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Friday: clinical prep day, getting rooms, supplies, and cases ready for the following week $23-$27 per hour, based on experience Health insurance, with $250 per month contributed by the practice Complimentary dental care for team members (lab and material fees apply) PTO: up to 10 days per year, accruing after a 90-day introductory period 7 paid holidays after 90 days: New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Paid training, including HIPAA and OSHA, plus CPR renewal every 2 years Requirements (Must-Have) Current Georgia EFDA certification Current CPR certification 3+ years of chairside dental assisting experience Experience assisting with oral surgery, implants, endodontics, and clear aligner therapy Strong sterile technique and infection control knowledge Reliable, professional, and comfortable in a fast-paced office Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Open Dental experience (training provided if you’re new to it) Intraoral scanning experience Cosmetic dentistry experience Our Core Values Own Your Role Always Be Growing Excellence Without Exception Ready. Set... We Before Me Give More Than We Get Hiring Process Application review: contact within 5 business days Phone screen (15-20 minutes) In-person interview with Tiffany Harris Paid working interview at our Midtown office, paid at your hourly rate Dunson Dental Design is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the hiring process upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dunson Dental Design