RDA/DENTAL ASSISTANCE

Expanded Function Dental Assistant Premier Community Healthcare Grp. Dade City, Florida, United States About this position Job Description - Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA I) Location- 1 Opening in West Pasco/ 1 Opening in East Pasco Florida
Hours- PRN(As-Needed)
General Description The Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA I) is responsible for providing advanced chairside support to dentists while helping deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality dental care. This position performs expanded functions during restorative and surgical procedures, prepares treatment rooms, takes radiographs and digital scans, educates patients on oral health, and ensures a positive patient experience.
The EFDA works collaboratively with dentists and the dental care team to support clinical excellence while promoting Premier Community HealthCare's mission of providing accessible, compassionate care to the communities we serve.
Provide advanced chairside assistance during restorative, prosthetic, and oral surgery procedures
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment according to established clinical standards
Take dental radiographs and digital scans while following all safety and infection control protocols
Prepare and mix dental materials for clinical procedures
Communicate scheduling delays and assist with patient flow throughout the clinic
Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions
Maintain sterilization of instruments, operatories, and equipment in accordance with infection prevention standards
Participate in Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance (QI/QA) initiatives and support departmental goals
Support community outreach activities and perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of dental and medical terminology and electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
Understanding of dental procedures requiring referrals and pre-authorizations
Ability to perform expanded dental assisting functions safely and accurately
Exceptional customer service with empathy and compassion for diverse patient populations
Commitment to Premier Community HealthCare's mission, vision, and values
Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required
Current Florida Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification required
Graduate of an American Dental Association (ADA)-accredited Dental Assisting Program
Ability to obtain and maintain Epic certification and complete annual compliance training
Ability to travel between Premier Community HealthCare sites as needed
Direct exposure to computer screens
Possible exposure to contagious or infectious diseases
This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
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