EFDA: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant for Growth & Impact

Elite Dental Partners; Johnstown, Northern (Cambria County, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

401k

Job summary

Elite Dental Partners in Johnstown, PA is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) who shares a passion for patient care and education. You will provide chair-side support to Dentists and Hygienists, assist with operatory setup, charting, patient education, and delivering a superior patient experience at every stage of the appointment.

The role requires EFDA certification, radiology certification, and at least two years of dental assistant experience.

Qualifications

• EFDA/EDDA/EFODA certification required.
• State radiology certification required.
• Minimum 2 years' dental assistant experience.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Dentrix dental software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side clinical support to Dentists and Hygienists by charting, patient education, operatory set-up and clean-up.
• Deliver a superior patient experience at all phases of their appointment.
• Take and process X-Rays.
• Perform procedures as directed by the Dentist and Hygienist, while maintaining a productive, efficient schedule.
• Enter patient treatment plans and maintain files.
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatories.
• Educate patients on the importance of their oral health and how it is best maintained.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

EFDA/EDDA/EFODA certification

Radiology certification

Tools

Dentrix

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elite Dental Partners in Johnstown, PA is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) who shares a passion for patient care and education. You will provide chair-side support to Dentists and Hygienists, assist with operatory setup, charting, patient education, and delivering a superior patient experience at every stage of the appointment.

The role requires EFDA certification, radiology certification, and at least two years of dental assistant experience.