EFDA: Expanded Function Dental Assistant for Patient Care

CT Dental PLLC; Upper Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive hourly pay

Paid vacation & holidays

401k with match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Guardian Dentistry Partners is seeking an energetic Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our fast-growing dental partnership network. The role involves preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing tools, taking X-rays, and supporting dentists during procedures.

Ideal candidates have EFDA experience, radiology certification, and strong communication with patients. We offer a competitive hourly rate, paid time off, 401(k) with match, and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Expanded Function Dental experience preferred.
• State certification in EFDA, but the guidelines for obtaining this certification vary from state to state.
• Current radiology certification in their state.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure equipment is ready for dentists.
• Teeth cleaning procedures are a key part of an expanded functions dental assistant’s daily tasks.
• Assist with administrative functions like taking and updating patient dental histories and scheduling routine and follow-up appointments.
• Expanded functions dental assistants take impressions and bite molds so that the correct treatment can be prepared for patients.
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs; take and process X-rays.
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments.
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental clinic.

Skills

EFDA experience

Dental assisting

Patient communication

Sterilization

X-ray imaging

Education

EFDA certification

Radiology certification

Job description

Guardian Dentistry Partners is seeking an energetic Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our fast-growing dental partnership network. The role involves preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing tools, taking X-rays, and supporting dentists during procedures.

Ideal candidates have EFDA experience, radiology certification, and strong communication with patients. We offer a competitive hourly rate, paid time off, 401(k) with match, and a flexible schedule.