GP - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

My Indy Dental Center; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

My Indy Dental Center in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our clinical team. You will assist dentists, prepare treatment rooms, and help deliver high-quality care.

The role requires EFDA certification, 2 years of EFDA experience, current CPR/BLS, and a high school diploma. Strong knowledge of dental procedures, equipment, and excellent communication and compassionate patient care are essential.

Qualifications

• EFDA certification or equivalent required.
• 2 years work experience as an EFDA required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education and quality treatment; assists dentists and hygienists in diagnosis through X-rays, verbal communication, and other tests.
• Prepares treatment room for patients by following procedures; sterilizes and delivers instruments; positions instruments for dentist; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Places and finishes permanent restorations; impressions; temporary crowns; fitting permanent crowns/bridges; adjusting occlusions/interproximal areas; applying sealants; adjusting partials and dentures.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate patient care

Dental procedures knowledge

Education

EFDA certification

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education and quality treatment. Assists dentists and hygienists in quality diagnosis through X-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed.
• Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the dentist's access; suctioning; and passing instruments.
• Places and finishes permanent restorations, completes preliminary Impressions, makes and polishes temporary crowns, removal temporary crowns, and fitting of permanent crowns and bridges, adjusting occlusions and interproximal areas, application of sealants, and adjusting partials and dentures.

Qualifications

• Certification as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) or equivalent.
• 2 years work experience as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant( EFDA) required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.