EFDA Dental Assistant - Growth, X-Rays & Patient Care

Entertimeonline; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Entertimeonline seeks an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support the dentist, improve patient care, and perform expanded functions as allowed by state regulations. This is a new office with potential to grow into a full-time position as the practice expands.

Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, preparing instruments, X-rays, coronal polishing, and educating patients. The role will require infection control compliance and contributing to a positive patient

Qualifications

• EFDA/EDDA certification and dental X-ray certification required.
• Nitrous oxide certification, as required by the state.
• CPR certification.
• Must be able to perform coronal polishing.
• Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures.
• Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment, and treatment areas.
• Follow all infection control and safety procedures.
• Perform expanded functions as permitted by state regulations.
• Take dental X-rays and impressions.
• Place and contour restorations and apply sealants, as permitted.
• Perform coronal polishing.
• Prepare and educate patients before and after treatment.
• Provide basic oral hygiene instructions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation.
• Help maintain dental supply inventory.
• Support the overall efficiency and patient experience of the office.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Organization

Education

EFDA/EDDA certification

Dental X-ray certification

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Nitrous oxide certification

Tools

Dental software familiarity

Job description

Entertimeonline seeks an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support the dentist, improve patient care, and perform expanded functions as allowed by state regulations. This is a new office with potential to grow into a full-time position as the practice expands.

Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, preparing instruments, X-rays, coronal polishing, and educating patients. The role will require infection control compliance and contributing to a positive patient