Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Smile Programs-mobile dentists; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving children's dental health while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule. This role as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant offers a unique opportunity to provide essential dental care directly in schools, making a real difference in underserved communities. With a schedule aligned with school hours, you will enjoy evenings, weekends, and summers off, alongside a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about dental care and want to contribute to a meaningful cause, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible scheduling

State-of-the-art portable dental equipment

Latest technology & digital radiography

Qualifications

• Must hold active EFDA License and CPR certification.
• 1+ years of experience as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide Expanded Function Dental Assisting Services during mobile clinics.
• Perform Digital X-ray Imaging and sealant placement.

Skills

EFDA License

CPR Certification

Digital X-ray Imaging

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Overview

Dentistry with a work-life balance

Make a difference while doing what you love.

If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk.

Smile Pennsylvania, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Expanded Functions Dental Assistant in Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school.

Our innovative in-school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents, and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Qualifications:

• Must hold active EFDA License and CPR certification card
• Must have 1+ years of experience as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)
• Must have 1+ years Digital X-ray Imaging experience
• Valid driver license, reliable transportation, and a willingness to travel locally is a must
• Works well with others (both children and adults)
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment; organized and detail-oriented; able to multi-task
• Must be able to carry up to 55 lbs.
• Able to walk several flights of stairs on occasion as many schools are without elevators

Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Responsibilities:

• Expanded Function Dental Assisting Services during mobile dental clinics
• Digital X-ray Imaging
• Sealant placement
• Coronal polishing
• Patient Records Charting
• Equipment Set-up, Breakdown, and Sterilization Assistance
• Travel Daily to and from school sites

Smile Pennsylvania Offers:

• Evenings, weekends, and summers off!
• Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
• Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
• Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
• Full-time position
• Competitive compensation
• State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
• Latest technology & digital radiography

Who We Are

Smile Programs is the nation's leading in-school dental program founded almost two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school-aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain, and associated medical problems. Knowing that many parents could not take their children to the dentist due to issues including time off from work and transportation challenges, they sought to bring the care to the need. Today, through its dental partners, Smile Programs provides preventative and restorative care to approximately 500,000 children per year.

Tooth decay is the most common, and preventable disease among children, more common than asthma. In fact, each year, over 51 million school hours are lost due to oral health-related issues.

Smile Programs affiliates with state-licensed dentists, hygienists, and assistants who use state-of-the-art portable equipment to provide all services onsite, directly in the school or in a self-contained mobile dental facility on-site at the school. If portable equipment is used, classrooms, auditoriums, or other school venues are literally transformed into fully functional dental offices for the day. Our expertise, obtained through years of experience bringing mobile dental care to schools, as well as through our highly qualified staff, enables us to bring exceptional care with minimal disruption to the normal school routine.

Smile Programs is currently active in 20 states and has ongoing strategic partnerships with over 8,000 school districts, including 21 of the 25 largest school districts in the country.

Given the ongoing lack of access for many underserved children across the country, our services are in great demand and we are always looking for caring, compassionate professionals to join our team and play their part in making a difference in the lives of today's underserved children.

Rewarding Work. Competitive Compensation. Smile Programs.

Smile Programs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.