EFDA: Expanded Function Dental Assistant — Sign-On Bonus

Guardian Dentistry; Garrettford (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid vacation

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible scheduling

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dental Arts of Drexel Hill, part of Guardian Dentistry Partners, is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant. The role includes room preparation, sterilization, chairside assisting, X-ray work, impressions, and patient education.

The ideal candidate has EFDA certification and radiology credentials, with 1–2 years of EFDA experience preferred. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of EFDA experience preferred.
• State certification in EFDA (requirements vary by state).
• Current state radiology certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments.
• Assist dentist chairside by handing instruments.
• Perform coronal polishing and apply fluoride.
• Take and process X-rays.
• Take impressions and bite registrations.
• Maintain patient records and greet patients.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-op care.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Oral anatomy

Communication skills

Empathy

Patient care

Education

EFDA certification

Radiology certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Dental Arts of Drexel Hill, part of Guardian Dentistry Partners, is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant. The role includes room preparation, sterilization, chairside assisting, X-ray work, impressions, and patient education.

The ideal candidate has EFDA certification and radiology credentials, with 1–2 years of EFDA experience preferred. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.