EFDA Pro: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

North American Dental Group (NADG); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Competitive PTO

Career growth & CE

Freedom & individuality atmosphere

Job summary

North American Dental Group (NADG) – Expanded Functions Dental Assistant position in Melbourne, FL supports clinicians and delivers patient-centered care. You will chart, assist in procedures, manage operatory setup, and educate patients while following state regulations.

The ideal candidate holds EFDA certification or on-the-job training, radiography licensure, CPR, and proficiency with dental software, with 1–5 years of experience or new graduates welcomed.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 doctor

Skills

EFDA Certification

Radiography licensure

1-5 years experience

CPR Certification

MS Office Suite

Dental charting software

Tools

Dental charting software

Digital X-rays

Job description

North American Dental Group (NADG) – Expanded Functions Dental Assistant position in Melbourne, FL supports clinicians and delivers patient-centered care. You will chart, assist in procedures, manage operatory setup, and educate patients while following state regulations.

The ideal candidate holds EFDA certification or on-the-job training, radiography licensure, CPR, and proficiency with dental software, with 1–5 years of experience or new graduates welcomed.