Dental Assistant: Flexible Schedule & Top Training

0058 ASPEN DENTAL ASSOCIATES OF NEPA, PLLC; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (paid time off)

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Free CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking a qualified Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support clinicians and maintain efficient patient flow. You’ll assist across treatment procedures, prepare operatory rooms, sterilize instruments, and help train staff in infection control and radiographic technique.

With 2+ years of chairside experience, CPR/BLS certification, and a commitment to HIPAA guidelines, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, safety‑conscious practice that values teamwork, continuing education,

Qualifications

• Current certification as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) as required by Pennsylvania.
• Proof of passing the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam as required by 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Four‑hand dentistry

Infection control

Patient flow management

HIPAA compliance

Education

Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification

DANB RHS exam

CPR or BLS certification

Job description

Aspen Dental is seeking a qualified Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support clinicians and maintain efficient patient flow. You’ll assist across treatment procedures, prepare operatory rooms, sterilize instruments, and help train staff in infection control and radiographic technique.

With 2+ years of chairside experience, CPR/BLS certification, and a commitment to HIPAA guidelines, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, safety‑conscious practice that values teamwork, continuing education,