EFDA - Advanced Dental Assistant with Growth & Benefits

Elite Dental Partners; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

401k

Job summary

Elite Dental Partners in Orrville, Ohio is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support dentists and hygienists, educate patients, and maintain a clean, efficient operatory. You will take X-rays, chart treatment plans, and help ensure a high-quality patient experience.

The role requires EFDA certification and radiology certification, with a preference for at least 2 years of chair-side experience, excellent time management, and strong communication within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Advanced Dental Assistant Certification (EFDA/EDDA/EFODA) is required.
• Radiology certification required to be compliant with the State Dental Board.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with a dental software, experience with Dentrix preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to partnering with all team members to create a great environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side clinical support to Dentists and Hygienists by charting, patient education, operatory set-up and clean-up
• Deliver a superior patient experience at all phases of their appointment
• Take and process X-Rays
• Perform procedures as directed by the Dentist and Hygienist, while maintaining a productive, efficient schedule
• Enter patient treatment plans and maintain files
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatories
• Educate patients on the importance of their oral health and how it is best maintained

Skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

EFDA certification (EFDA/EDDA/EFODA)

Radiology certification

Tools

Dentrix

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elite Dental Partners in Orrville, Ohio is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support dentists and hygienists, educate patients, and maintain a clean, efficient operatory. You will take X-rays, chart treatment plans, and help ensure a high-quality patient experience.

The role requires EFDA certification and radiology certification, with a preference for at least 2 years of chair-side experience, excellent time management, and strong communication within a collaborative team.