EFDA: Advanced Expanded-Function Dental Assistant

ProSmile; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending & Health Savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Discount programs

Wellness programs

Job summary

ProSmile is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our Operations team in Maryland. This role supports the dentist with advanced chairside procedures, radiography, anesthesia administration, and infection control, ensuring high-quality patient care.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends. Candidates must have an accredited EFDA program, state licensure, X-ray license, and Active CPR certification; $28–$30/hour plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus and benefits where

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program and attainment of state licensure or certification as a dental assistant.
• EFDA training and certification through an accredited program or continuing education courses.
• Knowledge of dental assisting techniques and infection control practices.
• Proficiency in dental radiography techniques and certification in dental radiography as required by state regulations.
• X-ray License required and Active CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for dental procedures in a clean, organized, and sterile environment.
• Assist the dentist during procedures across operative, restorative, endodontic, periodontic, and oral surgery.
• Take dental radiographs, process and mount images, and maintain radiographic records.
• Provide patient education on oral health and maintain infection control throughout clinical activities.
• Complete charting and documentation; assist with scheduling and billing as needed.

Skills

EFDA certification

X-ray license

Active CPR

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Anesthesia administration

Patient communication

Education

Accredited EFDA program

State licensure/certification

EFDA certification

Dental radiography certification

Tools

Practice management software

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

ProSmile is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our Operations team in Maryland. This role supports the dentist with advanced chairside procedures, radiography, anesthesia administration, and infection control, ensuring high-quality patient care.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends. Candidates must have an accredited EFDA program, state licensure, X-ray license, and Active CPR certification; $28–$30/hour plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus and benefits where