RDA/DENTAL ASSISTANCE

Job Description Mobile Dental Assistant (EFDA) Location: Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC)
About Tampa Family Health Centers At Tampa Family Health Centers, healthcare is more than a service—it is our mission. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible healthcare to culturally diverse communities throughout Hillsborough County.
Joining TFHC means becoming part of a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports patient-centered care and expands access for individuals and families across the Tampa Bay area.
Position Summary Tampa Family Health Centers is seeking a Mobile Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support dental services provided through our mobile dental unit and community outreach programs.
This position combines dental assisting responsibilities with administrative and front-desk support. The Mobile Dental Assistant will provide chairside assistance, prepare and maintain the mobile clinical environment, assist patients with registration and scheduling, and help coordinate the daily operations of the mobile unit.
Provide chairside assistance to dentists and dental hygienists during general dental procedures
Prepare treatment areas, instruments, equipment, and materials before patient appointments
Sterilize instruments and maintain infection-control standards within the mobile dental unit
Assist with setting up and closing down the mobile unit at community locations and outreach events
Safely drive and transport the mobile dental unit or other TFHC vehicles as assigned
Complete required vehicle inspections and promptly report any maintenance or safety concerns
Support patient registration, check-in, check-out, and appointment scheduling
Submit preauthorizations and maintain accurate clinical and administrative documentation
Assist with dental referrals, treatment coordination, and patient follow-up
Coordinate dental laboratory case pickups, deliveries, and documentation
Monitor clinical and administrative supplies and assist with inventory management
Maintain an organized, professional, and welcoming mobile clinic environment
Enter and review information within the electronic medical record
Travel throughout Hillsborough County based on the mobile unit schedule
Represent TFHC professionally during community events and outreach activities
Perform additional clinical, administrative, and front-desk duties as assigned
High school diploma or GED required
Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program
Current Florida Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification required
Current Dental Radiology certification required
Ability and willingness to drive TFHC vehicles as assigned (mobile dental unit bus)
Previous dental front-office or administrative experience is preferred
Proficiency with the EPIC electronic medical record system is a plus
Strong chairside dental assisting skills
Comfort performing both clinical and administrative responsibilities
Ability to manage patient registration, scheduling, and documentation accurately
Ability to follow clinical, safety, and infection-control procedures
Ability to work independently while remaining connected to the larger dental team
Flexibility to adapt to changing mobile unit schedules and community locations
Primarily based within a mobile dental unit and community outreach environment, or at an onsite health center
Regular travel throughout Tampa and Hillsborough County
Combination of clinical dental assisting and administrative front-desk duties
May require working at community events, schools, partner locations, or TFHC health centers
Requires the ability to enter and exit the mobile unit regularly and assist with equipment and supply setup
Benefits and Rewards TFHC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, disability, and AD&D insurance
• Seven paid company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• This is an opportunity to combine your dental assisting experience, administrative skills, and interest in community outreach. As a Mobile Dental Assistant, you will help bring essential oral healthcare directly to patients who may otherwise experience barriers to receiving care.

You will join a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to expanding access, improving oral health, and making a meaningful difference throughout the Tampa Bay community.
Join Us If you are passionate about patient care, comfortable balancing clinical and administrative responsibilities, and interested in supporting dental services throughout the community, we encourage you to apply and join Tampa Family Health Centers.

Please note that employee's initial training schedule may differ from the regular schedule of the position. All new hires, including part-time employees, must be available for up to 40 hours of in-person, on-site training during their first week. Additional Mandatory training may continue for approximately two to three weeks, depending on the position and training requirements. Training may take place at a TFHC location other than the employees assigned work location.