Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Nurture Dental Health PC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 week paid vacation after 6 months

2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year

401(k) at 3% unmatched plus year-end profit sharing

Job summary

Nurture Dental Health PC in Allentown, PA is looking for a dedicated Full-time Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of dental assisting experience, holds a valid PA EFDA license, and possesses excellent communication skills. The role involves chairside assisting, sterilization of instruments, and maintaining operatories. Benefits include paid vacation, sick days, and a 401(k) plan. Join a high-tech, fast-paced practice focused on patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in dental assisting.
• Ability to utilize a computer and various software applications.
• Strong articulation and ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting with general dentistry and oral surgery.
• Responsible for breakdown/disinfection and set-up of operatories.
• Sterilization of instruments and weekly equipment maintenance.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Excellent communication skills

Multi-tasking

Empathetic chairside manner

Education

Valid PA EFDA license

Tools

Digital software applications

Job description

Experienced Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Full-time

We are looking for a dedicated, experienced, and professional Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our growing team! We are looking for someone who can multi-task and is enthusiastic about their work. We are a high‑tech, fast‑paced, privately owned dental practice. This position is full‑time, 7:30 AM – 4 PM, 4 days a week with alternating Mondays and Fridays off. No evenings or weekends. We offer competitive wages based on experience.

Job Details

• 2+ years of experience in dental assisting.
• Chairside with 4‑handed general dentistry (placing restorations, sealants, taking digital X‑rays, coronal polishing, Itero scanning, dental photography, assisting with PVS and alginate impressions, etc.) and assisting with oral surgery as needed.
• Responsible for breakdown/disinfection and set‑up of operatories, sterilization of instruments, weekly maintenance of equipment, assisting doctors with all scopes of dentistry, office maintenance, etc.
• Benefits: 1 week paid vacation after 6 months; after 1 year, 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 paid sick days, and 401(k) at 3% unmatched plus year‑end profit sharing.

Position Requirements

• Valid PA EFDA license.
• Digital office – ability to utilize a computer and a variety of software applications.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others to execute common goals.
• Strong articulation and ability to follow directions, multi‑task, and work efficiently.
• Friendly personality and willingness to learn and grow with our practice.
• Empathetic chairside manner with patients.