Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

HaylieRead Interior Design; Lower Paxton Township (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a patient-focused team dedicated to enhancing community health. As an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, you will provide essential support to dentists, ensuring a superior patient experience. This role emphasizes patient education and clinical excellence, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives. The organization values growth opportunities and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a commitment to professional development. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

401k

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
• Advanced certification and radiology compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side clinical support and patient education.
• Take and process X-Rays and maintain patient files.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Patient education

Education

Advanced Dental Assistant Certification (EFDA, EDDA, EFODA)

Radiology certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dentrix

Job description

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, United States

A team that is aligned and patient-focused creates a great environment for patients, and for you as a member of the team. This is what we strive to be and who we want to join us in providing the best care possible for patients to help our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence.

We are seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant that shares our passion for patient care and education, as well as creating a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side clinical support to Dentists and Hygienists by charting, patient education, operatory set-up and clean-up
• Deliver a superior patient experience at all phases of their appointment
• Take and process X-Rays
• Perform procedures as directed by the Dentist and Hygienist, while maintaining a productive, efficient schedule
• Enter patient treatment plans and maintain files
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatories
• Educate patients on the importance of their oral health and how it is best maintained

Qualifications

• Advanced Dental Assistant Certification (EFDA, EDDA, EFODA)
• Radiology certification required to be compliant with the State Dental Board
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant preferred
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with dental software, experience with Dentrix preferred
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to partnering with all team members to create a great environment

As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy a rewarding career with growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits for full-time Expanded Functions Dental Assistants include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• 401k

An equal opportunity employer and an advocate for diversity and inclusion.

We take great pride in helping our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence. Daily, we are driven by our vision to provide an elite patient experience tailored to their needs to receive the best care possible.

Not only do our team members find it rewarding to help patients be healthier, but they also enjoy being part of an organization that supports their growth. Our commitment to professional development and promoting internally when appropriate allows for tremendous career opportunities.