EFDA: Expanded Function Dental Assistant | Full-Time

PHMC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

PHMC is looking for an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support dentists in a busy PHMC care clinic in Philadelphia, PA. This full-time, on-site role assists with four-handed dentistry, radiographs, sterilization, patient prep, and infection-control duties in accordance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has EFDA certification or completion of an EFDA program, at least 2 years of dental assisting experience, and bilingual Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an EFDA assisting program at a two-year college or complete a state-accredited EFDA certification program.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Minimum of 2 years as a dental assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on dental care in a variety of settings while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Prepares operatory and instruments, and ensures infection control protocols are followed.
• Takes radiographs using conventional or digital technology and maintains patient records.
• Assists dentist with four-handed dentistry and chairside procedures.

Skills

Dental assisting

Infection control

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

EFDA certification program

Dental assisting program (2-year college)

CPR/First Aid certified

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

PHMC is looking for an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support dentists in a busy PHMC care clinic in Philadelphia, PA. This full-time, on-site role assists with four-handed dentistry, radiographs, sterilization, patient prep, and infection-control duties in accordance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has EFDA certification or completion of an EFDA program, at least 2 years of dental assisting experience, and bilingual Spanish preferred.