EFDA: Radiography-Ready Patient Care Pro

HYNDMAN AREA HEALTH CENTER, INC.; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Training & development

Job summary

HYNDMAN AREA HEALTH CENTER, INC. is hiring an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support dentists and hygienists in delivering excellent patient care.

The role focuses on chair-side assistance, radiography, patient education, and ensuring strict safety and privacy standards are met. Strong teamwork and organizational skills are essential for maintaining efficient patient flow.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current radiography certification required.
• EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant) certification required per state regulations.
• Dental Assistant certification, as required by state, or ability to become certified.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Nitrous oxide/Oxygen analgesia certification preferred.
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training.

Responsibilities

• Provide extraordinary customer service with patient-focused chair-side assistance.
• Be present, engaged and ready to work at all assigned shift times.
• Assist doctors and hygienists, anticipate needs and perform patient oral evaluations.
• Take, develop and mount radiographs of high quality.
• Review patient charts, log health history and transcribe notes.
• Prepare and sterilize equipment and operatory per procedures.
• Complete laboratory duties and maintain patient flow.
• Educate patients and address questions/concerns.
• Demonstrate teamwork to ensure excellent patient experience.
• Collaborate with doctors, hygienists, and staff to maintain service quality.
• Assist front office with scheduling follow-ups and lab cases.
• Complete checklists and participate in daily huddles for smooth operations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA.

Skills

Customer service

Chair-side manner

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiography certification

EFDA certification

Dental assistant certification

CPR certification

Nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia certification

OSHA/ Infection Control training

Job description

HYNDMAN AREA HEALTH CENTER, INC. is hiring an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support dentists and hygienists in delivering excellent patient care.

The role focuses on chair-side assistance, radiography, patient education, and ensuring strict safety and privacy standards are met. Strong teamwork and organizational skills are essential for maintaining efficient patient flow.