EFDA: Advanced Dental Assistant for Growth & Patient Impact

North American Dental Group (NADG); Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Career development

Dynamic atmosphere

Job summary

Whittaker Family Dental in Napoleon, OH is seeking a full-time Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support doctors with chairside care and patient education, while performing expanded duties per state rules.

You will assist in procedures, place fillings, adapt temporary crowns, remove sutures, and document health histories using dental software. EFDA certification or on-the-job training and radiography licensure are required; CPR is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Certification : EFDA certification or on-the-job training as required by state regulations.
• Experience : 1-5 years preferred; new graduates will be considered.
• Licensure : Radiography licensure meeting state requirements.
• Skills : Proficiency in MS Office Suite, dental charting software, and digital x-rays, with the ability to learn new systems as needed.
• CPR Certification : Required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support for doctors, including charting, placing fillings, setting up and cleaning operatories, and patient education.
• Perform expanded functions such as placing amalgam or composite fillings, adapting temporary crowns, removing sutures, and applying topical fluoride (state-permitted procedures only).
• Maintain accurate patient health history and treatment plan documentation in dental software.
• Assist in clinical procedures, ensuring a seamless and efficient patient care process.
• Stay up-to-date on state regulations and compliance to deliver safe and effective care.

Education

EFDA certification or state-required training

Tools

MS Office Suite

Dental charting software

Digital x-rays

Job description

Whittaker Family Dental in Napoleon, OH is seeking a full-time Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support doctors with chairside care and patient education, while performing expanded duties per state rules.

You will assist in procedures, place fillings, adapt temporary crowns, remove sutures, and document health histories using dental software. EFDA certification or on-the-job training and radiography licensure are required; CPR is mandatory.