Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Mortenson Dental Partners; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids Dentistree Team in Louisville, KY is seeking an EDDA to join our team in a full-time role. A $1200 sign-on bonus is offered, with compensation up to $25/hour based on experience. 34 hours per week. The position supports delivering high-quality dental care in a respectful, supportive environment.

The practice emphasizes patient care, growth opportunities, modern technology, and work-life balance, offering comprehensive benefits after 60 days and a range of employee programs.

Qualifications

• EDDA or EFDA certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Radiology certification completed within required timeframe.
• CPR certification completed within required timeframe.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education and quality treatment. Assists dentists and hygienists in diagnosis through X-rays and other dental tests as directed.
• Helps ensure efficient operations by managing patient referrals, equipment, supplies, and accurate posting of patient charges.
• Follows CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety and infection control.
• Completes all clinical notes according to practice guidelines before dismissing the patient.
• Prepares treatment room for patients and assists with passing instruments and suctioning as needed.
• Places and finishes permanent restorations and completes preliminary impressions.

Education

EDDA or EFDA certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiology certification

CPR certification

Job description

EDDA

SIGN-ON BONUS $1200

Job ID: 830

Salary: Up to $25/HR based on experience

Location: 130 N Evergreen Rd Ste 100 Louisville, KY 40243

Job Type: Full-time

Weekly hours: 34

Are you passionate about creating healthy, beautiful smiles while working in a friendly and supportive environment? Do you thrive in a role where your skills make a real difference in patients' lives? If so, we'd love to meet you!

We're seeking a dedicated and compassionate EDDA to join our team. Our practice is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in an environment where both patients and team members are treated with respect, trust, and genuine support.

What You'll Love About Us:

• A Positive, Team-Oriented Culture: We believe in supporting one another and celebrating successes, big or small.
• Opportunities for Growth: We're committed to helping you advance your skills and reach your career goals.
• Modern Technology & Techniques: Work with state-of-the‑art tools in a practice that values staying ahead of the curve.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and an environment that respects your personal time.

Benefits of being part of the Kids Dentistree Team

• Benefits are available after 60 days of employment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution
• Life Insurance
• Flexible spending (health and dependent care) account
• Paid Time Off & 6 paid holidays off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K
• Daily Pay
• Professional development assistance
• FREE continuing education opportunities
• Employee assistance program

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education and quality treatment. Assists dentists and hygienists in quality diagnosis through X-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed.
• Helps ensure efficient operations by seeking patient referrals, maintaining equipment, utilizing supplies cost-effectively, and posting patient charges accurately.
• Follows CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety and infection control.
• Completes all clinical notes according to practice guidelines before dismissing the patient.
• Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the dentist's access; suctioning; and passing instruments.
• Places and finishes permanent restorations, complete preliminary impressions.

Qualifications

• Have your EDDA or EFDA certification
• Have your high school diploma or equivalent
• Obtain your radiology and CPR certification within the required timeframe
• Must pass a background check and drug screening

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the Company's determination that the candidate has successfully passed a background check, including a drug screen.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates equally.