EFDA: Advanced Dental Assistant in Fast-Paced Care

Premier Dentist Partners; McCordsville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Premier Dentist Partners is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to provide advanced chair-side support and high-quality patient care. You will perform expanded functions, assist with restorative procedures, take X-rays, and help maintain sterile, efficient treatment rooms alongside a supportive dental team.

The role emphasizes patient education, precise charting, and collaboration with dentists to deliver exceptional care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• EFDA certification required or state-specific equivalent.
• Radiography certification and ability to take and process X-rays.
• Solid knowledge of dental instruments, materials, restorations, and infection-control protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside during restorative and general procedures.
• Perform expanded functions within state requirements.
• Assist with placement and contouring of fillings and temporary crowns/bridges.
• Take dental impressions and help prepare study models.
• Provide orthodontic assistance as needed.
• Take and process dental X-rays per state law.
• Sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms per OSHA/CDC standards.
• Educate patients on treatment and post-operative care.

Skills

EFDA certification

Dental radiography

Infection control

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Restorative procedures knowledge

Education

EFDA certification

Job description

Premier Dentist Partners is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to provide advanced chair-side support and high-quality patient care. You will perform expanded functions, assist with restorative procedures, take X-rays, and help maintain sterile, efficient treatment rooms alongside a supportive dental team.

The role emphasizes patient education, precise charting, and collaboration with dentists to deliver exceptional care in a fast-paced environment.