Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

0058 ASPEN DENTAL ASSOCIATES OF NEPA, PLLC; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

Career development

Culture & collaboration

Free CE

Job summary

Aspen Dental Hazleton is hiring an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support dentists and hygienists in a fast-paced practice. You will perform chairside assistance, take radiographs, assist with procedures, sterilize equipment, and help manage patient flow while ensuring safety and compliance.

Requirements include active EFDA certification, radiography certification in Pennsylvania, current CPR/BLS, and 2+ years of dental assisting experience.

Qualifications

• Active Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification as required by PA.
• Active radiography (x-ray) certification as required by PA.
• Current CPR or BLS certificate.
• 2+ years' experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Proficient at chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry.
• Demonstrate and provide instruction on sterilization and infection control.
• Maintain annual CE requirement as specified by state.
• State Certification in expanded functions as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during treatment procedures.
• Support office team to maintain productive patient flow.
• Perform duties to help create lasting impressions and build trust with patients.
• Breakdown operatory rooms and prepare rooms for procedures.
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatory.
• Order and maintain supplies within practice budget.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies.

Skills

EFDA certification

Radiography certification

CPR/BLS

2+ years experience

Chairside assistance

Sterilization techniques

CE requirements

State certification terms

Job description

At Aspen Dental, we put You first, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career.

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $25 - $28 / hour Sign-On Bonus: $2000

At Aspen Dental, we put You First. We offer:

• A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match*
• Career development and growth opportunities with our best-in-class training program to support you at every stage of your career
• A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation
• Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U

How You’ll Make a Difference

• As an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, you will perform daily duties to help create lasting impressions and build trust and loyalty with patients.
• Assist with the direction to DA office team throughout the day to maintain productive patient flow.
• Assist the doctors during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Breakdown operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists.
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatory and ensures all staff is properly trained and compliant on the process.
• Follow maintenance schedules for flushing waterlines/suction lines, and/or waterline testing, autoclave, and compressor on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
• Tray and operatory set-up for all procedures.
• Support patient charting for doctors at a proficient level.
• Ability to train others to execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow within the practice.
• Follow OSHA regulations and Aspen safety requirements, including compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures.
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
• Complete denture soft relines and manufactures temporary crowns.
• Monitor and aid in management of laboratory cases.
• Perform quality intraoral health scan of patients under 5 minutes.
• Understanding of clear aligner process with the ability to articulate and teach.
• Ability to take quality impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform additional expanded functions based on certification(s) to support patient care (coronal polishing, restorative functions, etc.).
• Ensures emergency kits and oxygen tanks are maintained.
• Ability to order and maintain supplies in accordance with practice budget.
• Perform various office tasks as necessary.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Active Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification as required by the state of Pennsylvania.
• Active radiography (x-ray) certification as required by the state of Pennsylvania.
• Current CPR or BLS certificate.
• 2+ years' experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Proficient at chairside assisting/four-handed dentistry.
• Demonstrate and provide instruction on proper sterilization and infection control techniques.
• Maintain and update annual CE requirement as specified by state.
• State Certification in expanded functions as required by state.

ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.