EFDA I

North American Dental Group; Melville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Healthcare Spending Account

Paid Time Off

401k

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Employee Discount

Job summary

North American Dental Group is seeking an EFDA-qualified Dental Assistant to join our Soddy Daisy practice. You will assist doctors, perform expanded duties per state rules, and support procedures from fillings to temporary crowns while educating patients.

The role requires radiography licensure and CPR certification, with 1–5 years of experience preferred. We offer a team-first environment with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a fast-growing practice.

Qualifications

• EFDA certification or state-approved on-the-job training.
• Radiography licensure as required by state.
• 1–5 years of dental assisting experience; new grads considered.
• CPR certification is required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite; knowledge of dental charting software and digital x-rays.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors with charting, fillings, operatory setup/cleanup and patient education.
• Perform expanded duties per state regulations and compliance.
• Support clinical procedures such as fillings, temporary crowns, sutures removal and fluoride applications.
• Record and review patient health history and update treatment plans as directed.

Skills

Learning new software

Education

EFDA Certification

Radiography licensure

CPR Certification

1-5 years experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Dental charting software

Digital x-rays

Job description

Overview

SODDY DAISY-Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Build Something Special with us

Dr. Kristen Conner has proudly served the Chattanooga area for more than 20 years, building successful practices centered around exceptional patient care, strong team culture, and lasting relationships. As her practices continue to grow and expand into the Soddy Daisy area, she is looking for talented, like-minded leaders who want to be part of something meaningful from the ground up. Dr. Conner believes exceptional dental practices are built by creating a culture focused on best-in-class patient care and surrounding patients with a team that genuinely loves what they do. Her approach has always been simple: be kind, build relationships, work hard, and enjoy what you do. That philosophy has helped her practices continue to grow throughout the Chattanooga area, and she is excited to continue building something special in Soddy Daisy with the right team beside her. If you are looking for a long-term opportunity where you can grow, lead, and make an impact in a positive and supportive environment, we’d love to meet you.

Open Monday-Friday

Responsibilities

Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team

• Assists doctors which includes but is not limited to charting, placement of fillings, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
• Able to perform expanded duties following state regulations and compliance.
• Assists in clinical procedures and treatment such as: placing amalgam or composite fillings, adaptation of temporary crowns, removing surgical sutures, and applying topical fluoride treatments. Limitations due apply per state requirements.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating

Qualifications

So How Can You “Fill” This Role?

• EFDA Certification or on the job training required per state requirements
• Radiography licensure for respective state requirements
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates
• CPR Certification is required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of dental charting software and digital x-rays with the ability to learn new programs as necessary

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time employees)
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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