Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

EFDA - Full-Time / Part-Time

We are seeking a friendly, reliable, and skilled EFDA to join our team and help create a welcoming, efficient, and patient-focused dental experience.

What You’ll Do

• Greet and welcome patients, ensuring they feel comfortable and well-informed
• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for dental procedures
• Set up and break down instruments, materials, and equipment for procedures
• Sterilize instruments and follow infection control protocols meticulously
• Provide chairside assistance to the dentist (4-handed dentistry)
• Perform lab-related tasks as directed
• Deliver oral hygiene instructions and post-operative care guidance
• Keep operatories clean, stocked, and organized
• Schedule patient appointments and manage the daily schedule efficiently
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with insurance / payment procedures
• Support front office duties when needed

What We’re Looking For

Experience : Prior dental assisting experience required; EFDA certification is a plus

Clinical Skills : Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization procedures, and 4-handed dentistry

EFDAs : Ability to place restorations, take final impressions, and perform expanded clinical duties per state guidelines

Software & Tech : Familiarity with dental practice software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, etc.); CEREC experience is a must

Administrative : Comfortable with scheduling, insurance processing, and basic billing tasks

Soft Skills : Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and a professional, patient-first attitude

Certifications : Radiology certification required; coronal polishing certification is a plus

Education : High school diploma and completion of Dental Assisting Program is required

Why Join Us?

Supportive and team-oriented environment

Opportunity to grow and refine both clinical and administrative skills

Make a meaningful impact in patients' health and comfort every day

Note : We are hiring an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA). Compensation and responsibilities will be aligned with experience.

Job Type : Full-time / Part-time

Pay : $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits :

401(k)

Application Question(s) :

Do you have CEREC or digital impression taking experience?

Experience :

Dental assisting : 3 years (Required)

License / Certification :

Certified Dental Assistant (Required)

EFDA Certification (Required)

Skills :

General Practice

CAD / CAM

CEREC

Coronal Polishing

Dentrix Ascend

Benefits :

401(k)

401k

Bonuses

Compensation :

$25-$40 / hour