EFDA - Transform Dental Care, $15k Sign-On Bonus

North American Dental Group; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic workplace

Job summary

North American Dental Group’s Whittaker Family Dental in Defiance, OH is hiring an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA). You will work alongside doctors to provide clinical support, perform expanded duties, educate patients, and ensure compliant, high-quality care.

The role requires EFDA certification or state training, radiography licensure, CPR, and 1–5 years of experience. The schedule includes weekdays with occasional longer days and a sign-on bonus of $15,000.

Qualifications

• EFDA certification or state-required on-the-job training.
• 1–5 years of dental assisting experience preferred; new grads considered.
• Radiography licensure meeting state requirements.
• Proficiency in dental charting software and digital X-ray systems.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support for doctors, including charting, placing fillings, setting up and cleaning operatories, and patient education.
• Perform expanded functions such as placing amalgam or composite fillings, adapting temporary crowns, removing sutures, and applying topical fluoride (state-permitted procedures only).
• Maintain accurate patient health history and treatment plan documentation in dental software.
• Assist in clinical procedures, ensuring a seamless and efficient patient care process.
• Stay up-to-date on state regulations and compliance to deliver safe and effective care.

Skills

Chairside support

Dental charting

Digital x-rays

MS Office Suite

Education

EFDA certification

Tools

Dental charting software

Digital x‑ray systems

Job description

North American Dental Group’s Whittaker Family Dental in Defiance, OH is hiring an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA). You will work alongside doctors to provide clinical support, perform expanded duties, educate patients, and ensure compliant, high-quality care.

The role requires EFDA certification or state training, radiography licensure, CPR, and 1–5 years of experience. The schedule includes weekdays with occasional longer days and a sign-on bonus of $15,000.