Senior EFDA Leader — Advanced Restorations & Mentorship

Innovate 32; Goodlettsville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovate32 is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) who combines advanced clinical expertise with natural leadership abilities. This senior role (Level III) involves performing high‑value procedures independently, including restorations, crowns, and final impressions, while leading and mentoring the dental assisting team to ensure peak efficiency.

You will own complex case support, schedule coordination, and clinical mentorship, driving productive workflows and ensuring strict

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of dental assisting experience with proven mastery of advanced procedures.
• EFDA certification or state-recognized equivalent credential.
• All applicable state-required certifications must be current and in good standing.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an expanded functions dental assisting program strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute all reversible intraoral procedures permitted under EFDA certification with accuracy and quality.
• Provide advanced chairside support for complex restorative, multi-quadrant, and surgical procedures.
• Coordinate dental assistant assignments and coverage across all providers to ensure seamless clinical flow.
• Guide DA I and DA II staff on skill development and workflows, fostering continuous learning.
• Partner with providers and management to optimize scheduling and identify efficiency improvements.
• Maintain compliance with infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA standards.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Leadership

Scheduling coordination

Education

EFDA certification

Tools

Dental practice management software

Job description

Innovate32 is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) who combines advanced clinical expertise with natural leadership abilities. This senior role (Level III) involves performing high‑value procedures independently, including restorations, crowns, and final impressions, while leading and mentoring the dental assisting team to ensure peak efficiency.

You will own complex case support, schedule coordination, and clinical mentorship, driving productive workflows and ensuring strict