Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Premier Community Healthcare Grp.; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Premier Community Healthcare Grp. in Dade City, FL seeks an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA I) to provide advanced chairside support under dentists, performing expanded functions during procedures and ensuring patient safety.

You will prepare rooms, take radiographs, educate patients on oral health, and help maintain quality care while following infection control and HIPAA standards in a compassionate clinic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Florida EFDA certification required.
• Graduate of an ADA-accredited Dental Assisting Program.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Ability to obtain Epic certification and complete annual compliance training.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced chairside assistance during restorative, prosthetic, and oral surgery procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment according to established clinical standards.
• Assist with impressions, evacuation, tissue retraction, cementation, hemostasis, and other expanded functions within scope of practice.
• Take dental radiographs and digital scans while following all safety and infection control protocols.
• Prepare and mix dental materials for clinical procedures.
• Verify completion of patient consent forms prior to treatment.
• Track laboratory cases and process related documentation.
• Review patient charts for completeness, referrals, radiographs, and treatment documentation.
• Communicate scheduling delays and assist with patient flow throughout the clinic.
• Assist chairside during administration of nitrous oxide when appropriately certified.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions.
• Maintain sterilization of instruments, operatories, and equipment in accordance with infection prevention standards.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance (QI/QA) initiatives and support departmental goals.
• Support community outreach activities and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dental terminology

EMR documentation

Expanded functions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ADA-accredited Dental Assisting Program

Current BLS certification

Florida EFDA certification

Tools

Epic certification

Job description

Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Premier Community Healthcare Grp. Dade City, Florida, United States

About this position

Job Description – Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA I)

Location- 1 Opening in West Pasco/ 1 Opening in East Pasco Florida

Hours- PRN(As-Needed)

General Description

The Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA I) is responsible for providing advanced chairside support to dentists while helping deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality dental care. This position performs expanded functions during restorative and surgical procedures, prepares treatment rooms, takes radiographs and digital scans, educates patients on oral health, and ensures a positive patient experience.

The EFDA works collaboratively with dentists and the dental care team to support clinical excellence while promoting Premier Community HealthCare's mission of providing accessible, compassionate care to the communities we serve.

• Provide advanced chairside assistance during restorative, prosthetic, and oral surgery procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment according to established clinical standards
• Assist with impressions, evacuation, tissue retraction, cementation, hemostasis, and other expanded functions within scope of practice
• Take dental radiographs and digital scans while following all safety and infection control protocols
• Prepare and mix dental materials for clinical procedures
• Verify completion of patient consent forms prior to treatment
• Track laboratory cases and process related documentation
• Review patient charts for completeness, referrals, radiographs, and treatment documentation
• Communicate scheduling delays and assist with patient flow throughout the clinic
• Assist chairside during administration of nitrous oxide when appropriately certified
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions
• Maintain sterilization of instruments, operatories, and equipment in accordance with infection prevention standards
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Participate in Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance (QI/QA) initiatives and support departmental goals
• Support community outreach activities and perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of dental and medical terminology and electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
• Understanding of dental procedures requiring referrals and pre-authorizations
• Ability to perform expanded dental assisting functions safely and accurately
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional customer service with empathy and compassion for diverse patient populations
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, providers, and team members
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical conduct
• Commitment to Premier Community HealthCare's mission, vision, and values

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Current Florida Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification required
• Graduate of an American Dental Association (ADA)-accredited Dental Assisting Program
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Ability to obtain and maintain Epic certification and complete annual compliance training

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 20 lbs. regularly and 30–50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Ability to travel between Premier Community HealthCare sites as needed
• Direct exposure to computer screens
• Possible exposure to contagious or infectious diseases

This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Applicants may review information regarding the background screening process, disqualifying offenses, and applicant rights by visiting the AHCA Background Screening Education and Awareness webpage:

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