Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA)

Mortenson Dental Partners; Fort Wright (KY); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 39,950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Daily Pay

Professional development assistance

Free continuing education

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mortenson Family Dental in Fort Wright, KY is seeking an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) to join our patient‑focused team. This full‑time role offers a $1,200 sign‑on bonus and pay up to $29 per hour, depending on experience, with a 32‑hour weekly schedule.

You will support dentists and hygienists, manage room setup and sterilization, assist with X‑ray and tests, and help maintain safety by following CDC and OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• EDDA/EFDA certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Radiology and CPR certifications must be obtained within the required timeframe.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinically excellent dental care and assists dentists and hygienists.
• Maintains efficient operations by managing referrals, equipment, supplies, and accurate billing.
• Follows CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety and infection control.
• Completes clinical notes per practice guidelines.
• Prepares treatment rooms, sterilizes instruments, and assists with instrumentation.
• Places and finishes temporary and permanent restorations and helps with impressions.

Education

EDDA or EFDA certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiology certification

CPR certification

Job description

Mortenson Family Dental
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA)

$1,200 SIGN-ON BONUS

Job ID: 779

Salary: Up to $29/HR based on experience

Location: 1983 Dixie Hwy, Fort Wright, KY 41011

Job Type: Full-time

Weekly hours: 32

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 DentalTeam

• 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.