Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Garrettford (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Paid time off

401k with match

Health, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Guardian Dentistry Partners in Drexel Hill seeks an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join a growing dental partnership network. You will prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, take X-rays, impressions, and assist the dentist during procedures.

The role emphasizes empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a collaborative approach to patient care. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years EFDA experience, state EFDA certification, and a radiology certificate, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Expanded Function Dental experience preferred
• State certification in EFDA, but guidelines vary by state
• Current radiology certification in their state
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to strive for excellence in patient care

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring equipment is ready for dentists
• Work with hands in tight spaces using sharp tools and instruments
• Teeth cleaning procedures including polishing and fluoride applications
• Assist with administrative tasks like patient histories and scheduling
• Knowledge of mouth anatomy and dental terms
• Take impressions and bite molds for treatment planning
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs
• Take and process patient X-rays
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greet patients and schedule appointments
• Advise patients on oral hygiene
• Maintain patient records and assist with payments
• Deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handle general administrative duties to maintain the clinic

Skills

EFDA experience

EFDA certification

Radiology certification

Communication skills

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Location:
Dental Arts Drexel Hill
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to join our fast-growing dental partnership network’s ("DPN") Dental team.
Guardian Dentistry Partners’ (GDP) mission is to support our partner dentist entrepreneurs and teams in building the practices of their dreams. While Guardian brings together passionate, purpose-driven, like-minded dental entrepreneurs who share similar values, each of our partners are very different, and it’s those very differences that make us stronger in positively impacting the lives of everyone we serve across our network of practices.
Our local partnerships offer the chance to work with Partners and team members dedicated to their communities and their teams. As a member of the Guardian team, you will pursue regional business objectives with our Operations team and be a key contributor to the success of your region and of the entire GDP network.
Job Summary
Expanded Functions Dental Assistants support dentists by preparing treatment rooms, ensuring equipment meets cleanliness standards, and liaising with patients. This job involves taking X-rays, cleaning teeth, and taking impressions and assisting the dentist with dental procedures. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Visit our website at; www.guardiandentistry.com
Primary Job Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Must work well with their hands, and have dexterity as they work in tight spaces on a small area of the body while using sharp tools and instruments
• Teeth cleaning procedures are a key part of an expanded functions dental assistant’s daily tasks. This involves polishing coronal surfaces to remove stains and applying fluoride treatments
• Assist with administrative functions like taking and updating patient dental histories and scheduling routine and follow-up appointments
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Expanded functions dental assistants take impressions and bite molds so that the correct treatment can be prepared for patients
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental clinic
  

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Expanded Function Dental experience preferred
• State certification in EFDA, but the guidelines for obtaining this certification vary from state to state.
• Current radiology certification in their state
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients.
  

Compensation & Benefits
SIGNED ON BONUS $1500

• Guaranteed Hourly Rate $28-35
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Schedules
  

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FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
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