Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Moorehead Dentistry; Kentucky; On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorehead Dentistry in Blue Ash, OH is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) for a full-time, Monday–Thursday schedule. You will assist with dental procedures, prepare instruments, maintain sterile fields, and support clinicians with precision and care.

Required X-Ray Certification and Ohio Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification. The role offers a stable environment, opportunities to refine skills, and a structured, predictable routine in a well-established practice.

Qualifications

• Must be detail oriented and reliable in a structured, predictable environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to educate patients.
• Experience supporting dental procedures and maintaining sterile fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dental procedures and patient care.
• Prepare instruments and ensure proper sterilization and setup.
• Support clinicians to maintain a calm and efficient operatory.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Communicator

Structured work style

Education

X-Ray Certification (Required)

Ohio Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification (Required)

Job description

Job Description

Are you a reliable and detail-oriented professional who thrives in structured, harmonious environments? If so, at Moorehead Dentistry, we are seeking someone just like you to join our team as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA). If you excel at working with precision, value consistency, and prefer stable, predictable routines, this is the perfect opportunity for you! This role is Full-time (4 day/wk) on Monday-Thursday and will help us continue to grow our team and practice in Blue Ash.

Who You Are:

• Predictable and Consistent: Your timeliness and accountability are second to none. Whether it’s arriving at work, assisting with procedures, or preparing for the next task, you operate with a dependable rhythm that ensures nothing falls through the cracks.
• Focused and Dedicated: Once you begin a task, you see it through to completion with precision and care. You take pride in mastering your trade and approach each procedure systematically, ensuring the highest standards of care for patients.
• Cautious and Detail-Oriented: You prefer familiar environments where you can follow established processes. You excel at avoiding unnecessary risks, carefully reflecting on decisions, and gathering all the necessary information before moving forward.
• Thoughtful Communicator: While you may not initiate small talk, you are approachable, kind, and thorough when discussing topics, you know well. You take your duty to inform and educate seriously, ensuring patients and colleagues have all the information they need.
• Reserved Yet Loyal: Your relationships are built on trust and longevity. You are slow to open up, but once you do, you create strong, dependable bonds with colleagues and patients alike.

Why Moorehead Dentistry?

• Stability and Structure: Join a team that values consistency and operates within a supportive, harmonious environment.
• Precision and Mastery: Work in a role where your dedication to excellence and single-task focus will be celebrated and appreciated.
• Long-Term Relationships: Build trust with patients and colleagues in a practice that values loyalty and lasting connections.
• Professional Growth: Take pride in refining your skills and excelling in your role with opportunities to continually improve and perfect your craft.

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)
• Ohio Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification (Required)

Schedule:

• Full-time, Monday - Thursday
• Salary range for position is $34 - $43 per hour. Pay is determined by years of experience.

Monday 7:30am - 4:15pm

Tuesday- Thursday 7:30am - 5:15pm