EFDA Dental Assistant — Growth, Impact & Benefits

Elite Dental Partners; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 38,572 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401k

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Elite Dental Partners is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our patient-focused team. Provide chair-side support, educate patients, and help maintain efficient operatories.

Qualifications include EFDA certification, radiology certification, and at least 2 years of experience. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered in a collaborative dental practice environment.

Qualifications

• EFDA/EDDA/EFODA certification required or expected.
• Radiology certification compliant with state board.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a dental assistant preferred.
• Strong time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with staff.

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

Excellent time management

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Advanced Dental Assistant Certification (EFDA, EDDA, EFODA)

Radiology certification

Tools

Dentrix

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elite Dental Partners is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our patient-focused team. Provide chair-side support, educate patients, and help maintain efficient operatories.

Qualifications include EFDA certification, radiology certification, and at least 2 years of experience. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered in a collaborative dental practice environment.