Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Saturday Shift Differential

Smilebuilderz-LL; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Smilebuilderz is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support clinicians by performing advanced restorative procedures, assisting chairside, and ensuring efficient patient flow in a fast-paced dental practice.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, minimum 1 year EFDA experience, an active EFDA license, CPR certification, and CE requirements, with strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and excellent teamwork.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

EFDA license

CPR certification

CE requirements

Tools

Radiography

Dental impressions

Sterilization equipment

Lab assistance

Job 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!