Lead EFDA Dental Assistant & Clinic Operations

The-Wright-Centers-For-Community-Health-and-Graduate-Medical-Education; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wright Center for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education in Scranton, PA, is seeking a Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to support dentists, supervise staff, and oversee clinical operations. The role involves preparing patients, taking histories, assisting with sealants/restorations, dental charting, and training clinical teams.

Qualified candidates will have EFDA certification, radiology credentials, CPR, and minimum 3 years EFDA experience; public health experience is a

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years EFDA experience; public health a plus.
• EOS model experience strongly preferred.
• Radiologic certification required by PA State Board or DANB.
• DANB CDA National Certification preferred.
• EFDA state certification required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during treatment and examinations.
• Place sealants and restorations.
• Take patient histories and record vital signs.
• Manage clinical resident support staff and oversee the clinical team.
• Perform dental charting and coronal polishing.
• Order supplies and oversee clinic budget.
• Assist in dental emergencies and provide post-operative instructions.

Skills

EFDA experience

Infection control

CPR / BLS

Patient care

Communication

Education

EFDA State Certification

Radiologic certification (PA State Board)

High school diploma or equivalent

DANB CDA National Certification preferred

Coronal Polishing Course Certification

Job description

The Wright Center for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education in Scranton, PA, is seeking a Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to support dentists, supervise staff, and oversee clinical operations. The role involves preparing patients, taking histories, assisting with sealants/restorations, dental charting, and training clinical teams.

Qualified candidates will have EFDA certification, radiology credentials, CPR, and minimum 3 years EFDA experience; public health experience is a