Expanded Function Dental Assistant - EFDA

American Dental Companies; McMurray (PA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Care

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Vacation

Sick Days

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Valley Brook Dental in McMurray, PA is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join a modern, digital practice. The role focuses on delivering high-quality restorative care, digital scanning, and in-office milling with on-site training available.

Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a 3-day weekend, and hourly pay based on experience. The ideal candidate will hold PA EFDA certification and a current X-ray license, have a warm patient-facing manner, and be excited to work in a

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania EFDA Certification is required.
• Current dental X-ray certification is required.
• Experience with digital workflows and training on our software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Place high-quality dental restorations.
• Perform digital intraoral scanning for crowns, bridges, and implants.
• Operate the in-office milling machine to fabricate restorations with training available.
• Provide efficient chairside assistance to the doctor during procedures.
• Ensure operatories are sterilized, stocked, and prepared for patient care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Patient-facing skills

Education

Pennsylvania EFDA Certification

X-ray Certification

Tools

Digital intraoral scanners

3D printing

In-office milling

Job description

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Practice Overview

At Valley Brook Dental, we are committed to providing advanced cosmetic and implant dentistry with a meticulous, patient-first approach. Located in McMurray, PA, our modern, single-doctor practice features 5 state-of-the-art operatories (3 dedicated to the doctor, 2 to hygiene). We are a fully digital office equipped with top-tier technology, including digital scanning for implants, crowns, and bridges, a dental milling machine, a SprintRay 3D printer, and a Cone Beam CT scanner. We treat our team and our patients like family-if you are a skilled EFDA looking for a collaborative, high-tech environment, we would love to meet you!

Position Details

• Position Title: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

• Employment Category: Full-Time

• Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Enjoy a 3-day weekend!)

• Compensation Range: $27.00 - $39.00 per hour (Depending on experience)

• Pay Type: Hourly

Benefits & Perks

• Health Insurance

• Dental Care

• Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Vacation, and Sick Days

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Job Responsibilities

As an EFDA at our practice, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality restorative care and managing advanced clinical workflows. Your primary duties will include:

• Placing high-quality dental restorations.

• Performing digital intraoral scanning for crowns, bridges, and implant planning.

• Operating our in-office milling machine to fabricate restorations (we are fully willing to train the right candidate on this technology!)

• Providing efficient, proactive chairside assistance to the Doctor during various advanced procedures.

• Ensuring operatories are properly sterilized, stocked, and prepared for patient care.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

• Certification: Valid Pennsylvania EFDA Certification is required.

• X-Ray Certification: Current dental X-ray certification is required.

• Experience: Experience with digital workflows (scanning, 3D printing, or milling) is a plus, but we are highly enthusiastic about training a motivated candidate on our specific software and machinery.

• Attributes: Strong attention to detail, a warm patient-side manner, and a desire to work closely within a tight-knit, tech-forward team.