Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Abra-Health; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

401K plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

Smiles 4 Keeps Family Dentistry in Scranton, PA is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join a well-established, multi-specialty practice. You will perform restorative tasks under the dentist's supervision, while ensuring patient comfort and clear communication with families.

The role offers competitive pay in the $29.00–$33.00/hour range, a comprehensive benefits package, and a training program to grow EFDA responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current PA EFDA license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current Pennsylvania radiology certification.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Complete restorative work initiated by the dentist within the limits provided by the state certification.
• Provide information to patients and parents.
• Positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; retracting, passing instruments.
• Provide materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Fill tooth preps with restorative material.
• Take impressions.
• Observe vitals.
• Keep patient comfortable and calm, hold patients' hand.

Skills

EFDA license

CPR certification

Radiology certification

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Address 313 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA, 18503, US

Compensation $29.00 - $33.00/hour

Description

Smiles 4 Keeps Family Dentistry is currently hiring Expanded Function Dental Assistants (EFDA's) for our well-established, rapidly growing multi-specialty practice. If you would like to work with a fun-loving and compassionate team in a positive and respectful environment, we would like to learn more about you.

In addition to highly competitive compensation and excellent benefits, we are proud to offer a comprehensive training and mentoring program enabling EFDA certified team members to become competent in the necessary responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Complete restorative work initiated by the dentist within the limits provided by the state certification.
• Provide information to patients and parents
• Positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; retracting, passing instruments.
• Provide materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Fill tooth preps with restorative material.
• Take Impressions.
• Observe vitals.
• Keep patient comfortable and calm, hold patients' hand.

Excellent Benefits:Excellent employer-paid benefits package for full-time team members

• Low-cost Medical Package (Medical/ Dental and Vision)
• Excellent Bonus Incentive
• Life and AD&D insurance (premium at no cost to employee plus additional voluntary life insurance)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (premium at no cost to employee)
• Paid time off + Paid Holidays
• 401K with employer contribution

Requirements:

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
Current PA state EFDA license
Current CPR certification
Current Pennsylvania radiology certification
Background check required.
Scranton office hours: M-F 8:15AM-4:30PM

"All employees have the responsibility to adhere to our organization's policies, procedures, and code of conduct, as well as uphold all facets of our comprehensive compliance program. This commitment is fundamental to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and regulatory adherence within our workplace."