Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Chord Specialty Dental Partners; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Dental Surgery, affiliated with Chord Specialty Dental Partners, seeks an EFDA to contribute to pediatric patient care and assist the dentist in a variety of procedures. The role requires maintaining sterilized environments, managing patient records, and educating families on care.

The successful candidate will hold EFDA licensure, radiology and CPR certifications, and demonstrate a strong desire to work in a pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an EFDA.
• Desire to work in a pediatric setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Radiology certification.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures.
• Perform expanded functions, including restorations, extractions, and root canals.
• Take and develop dental X-rays.
• Manage patient records and maintain accurate documentation.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care.
• Provide excellent customer service and patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

EFDA licensure

Radiology certification

CPR certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to work in a practice where every child is treated with compassion, every family feels welcomed, and every visit is designed to create a positive dental experience.
At Children's Dental Surgery, we believe that empathy, teamwork, and exceptional patient care are at the heart of everything we do. As a proud affiliate of Chord Specialty Dental Partners, you'll have the support, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive while helping us deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve.

How does this shape your job experience?

We combine our individuality and child-centered dental expertise to practice group dentistry to create healthy smiles and positive experiences that last a lifetime. By working together as one team, we provide compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of every child and family.

Responsibilities

The EFDA is responsible to understand the treatment plan as outlined by the dentist and provide patient care within their scope of practice and in accordance with Cord Specialty Dental Partners policies and procedures. The EFDA is required to provide appropriate care and address and communicate appropriate treatment information to other team members. Additionally, the EFDA will maintain equipment, supplies, cleanliness and efficiency of the office.

• Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures
• Perform expanded functions, including restorations, extractions, and root canals
• Take and develop dental X-rays
• Manage patient records and maintain accurate documentation
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
• Provide excellent customer service and patient care

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an EFDA
• Demonstrated desire to work in a pediatric setting
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Radiology certification
• CPR certification

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