Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) – Sign-On Bonus

Union Community Care; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Union Community Care in Lancaster, PA is seeking an EFDA‑credentialed dental assistant to support dentists in delivering patient care and maintaining clinical areas. You will help prep patients, take radiographs, and apply sealants or fluoride under supervision.

The role requires radiology and CPR certifications, English proficiency, and ongoing compliance with safety and training standards. A sign‑on bonus of $2,500 is offered and benefits include collaboration within a community health setting.

Qualifications

• EFDA accreditation and licensed to practice dentistry.
• Radiology certification; recertified every four years.
• CPR certification; recertified every two years.
• Child abuse clearance; re-checked every two years.
• Proficiency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes and prepares the patient to be treated by the dentist.
• Helps patient feel comfortable before, during and after treatment.
• Takes prescribed radiographs for the dentists.
• Reviews health and dental histories with the patient.
• Places restorative material after dentist has prepared tooth.
• Places sealants, polishes, and applies fluoride varnish as directed.
• Assists dentist in four‑handed dentistry under supervision.
• Maintains operatory setup and dental chart notes as needed.
• Performs instrument pre-cleaning and disinfection between patients.
• Cleans and sterilizes dental equipment after patient visits.

Skills

EFDA accreditation

Licensed

English proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

EFDA accreditation

Radiology certification

CPR certification

Child abuse clearance

Job description

Union Community Care in Lancaster, PA is seeking an EFDA‑credentialed dental assistant to support dentists in delivering patient care and maintaining clinical areas. You will help prep patients, take radiographs, and apply sealants or fluoride under supervision.

The role requires radiology and CPR certifications, English proficiency, and ongoing compliance with safety and training standards. A sign‑on bonus of $2,500 is offered and benefits include collaboration within a community health setting.