Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Saturday Shift Differential

Smilebuilderz LLC; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential on Saturdays

Job summary

Smilebuilderz LLC in Ephrata, PA seeks an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support providers with advanced restorative procedures, chairside assistance, radiographs, impressions, and patient education. You will help maintain patient flow, discuss treatment plans, and ensure sterilization and OSHA compliance in a fast-paced office.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of EFDA experience, a current EFDA license, CPR certification, and a commitment to continuing education, teamwork,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required and at least 1 year of EFDA experience.
• Current EFDA license and CPR certification must be maintained.
• Continuing education (CE) requirements must be met.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dental office with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Chairside support during procedures and patient care.
• Take radiographs, digital scans, and impressions.
• Review medical/dental history and document findings.
• Provide post-op instructions and patient education.
• Assist with treatment plan discussions and case acceptance.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Patient care

Documentation

Infection control

Sterilization

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

EFDA license

CPR certification

CE requirements

Tools

Radiography equipment

Digital scans

Impressions

Lab communication

Job description

Description

Smilebuilderz Mission

To develop an elite team of professionals

that set the standard for providing

quality oral healthcare solutions.

Through our consistent professionalism

and effectiveness, we will become admired by

our peers and respected by our patients.

An Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) plays a key clinical role in supporting providers by performing advanced restorative procedures, assisting chairside, and ensuring efficient patient flow. This position requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced dental practice.

Chairside & Patient Care

• Prepare and seat patients; ensure comfort before, during, and after treatment
• Take radiographs, digital scans, and impressions
• Review medical/dental history and document findings
• Provide post-op instructions and patient education
• Support treatment plan discussions and case acceptance

Operatory & Clinical Support

• Set up, break down, and disinfect operatories
• Maintain sterilization and OSHA compliance
• Monitor inventory and restock supplies
• Assist with lab cases, impressions, and tracking

Team & Administrative Support

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Collaborate with doctors, hygienists, and front office team
• Assist with scheduling flow and patient transitions
• Support team needs in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Requirements

Qualifications Minimum of a High School Diploma; minimum 1 Year experience as an EFDA; maintain current EFDA license; maintain current CPR certification; maintain CE requirements

Working Conditions Primarily a controlled office environment with regular exposure to clinical situations.

• Maintain current PA EFDA license and CE requirements
• Maintain current CPR certification

Training Schedule is Monday-Friday for the first week.

12 Hour Shifts/Every other weekend Shift differential applies to Saturdays!