Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA)

Mortenson Dental Partners; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1200

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mortenson Dental Partners in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) to join our friendly team on a part-time basis. You will support dentists and hygienists, perform radiographs, and help provide high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment.

Candidates should hold an EDDA/EFDA certification, be CPR certified, and complete radiology training. A sign-on bonus is offered, with benefits after 60 days and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinically excellent dental care and assists dentists and hygienists.
• Maintain equipment and supplies; post patient charges accurately.
• Follow CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety and infection control.
• Complete clinical notes according to practice guidelines before dismissing patients.
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist with instruments and procedures.
• Place and finish permanent restorations and complete preliminary impressions.

Education

EDDA/EFDA certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiology certification

CPR certification

Job description

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA)

SIGN-ON BONUS $1200

Job ID: 991

Salary: Up to $25/HR based on experience

Location: 2407 Ring Rd Ste 137, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Job Type: part-time

Weekly hours: 21

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 Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (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 Mortenson Family Dental 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.