EFDA: Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Public Health Management Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) seeks an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support licensed dentists in delivering high-quality care at our Philadelphia clinic. The role covers chairside assistance, radiography, infection control, and patient education.

You will prepare operatory spaces, instruments, and materials; assist with four-handed dentistry; and ensure strict adherence to HIPAA and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred.
• 2+ years as a dental assistant preferred.
• EFDA certification or completion of EFDA program required.
• CPR/AED certification required; knowledge of radiation safety expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on dental care under the Dentist’s supervision.
• Prepare operatory, instruments, supplies, and dental materials.
• Take radiographs following safety protocols.
• Assist with charting, sterilization, and infection control.
• Manage patient flow and provide four-handed dentistry assistance.
• Maintain inventory and restock operatories as needed.
• Assist in dental emergencies and patient education.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Team collaboration

Infection control

Patient confidentiality

Adaptability under pressure

Education

CPR/AED certification

EFDA program graduate or EFDA certification

DANB Radiation & Safety exam

State Board EFDA certification

Job description

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) seeks an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support licensed dentists in delivering high-quality care at our Philadelphia clinic. The role covers chairside assistance, radiography, infection control, and patient education.

You will prepare operatory spaces, instruments, and materials; assist with four-handed dentistry; and ensure strict adherence to HIPAA and safety standards.