Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Overview

EFDA Certified Dental Assistant

Our single dentist office is looking to hire an EFDA dental assistant for an immediate opening. Our office is open for patients Mondays 11-6, Tuesday 7-3, Wednesdays 9-5, Thursdays and Fridays 7-3 (Fridays are open every other).

We are looking for FULL OR PART TIME!!!

We are looking for an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our team, where your skills will directly enhance patient care and streamline clinical operations. We are looking for an EFDA to place restorations and other chairside duties of an EFDA. You will need to step in and help out however is needed in a dental assistant role occasionally to help schedule run smoothly. Our office has one dental assistant that will do the majority of dentist chairside assisting and the EFDA hire will primarily be asked to work independently.

If you are looking for a great dental family to join that is all about patient care and not about volume, then we are for you. We are still a single dentist office with a great team that gets along great, and has an incredible work environment. New office was built 3 years ago, is completely updated.

If you want to be apart of a great team that helps everyone out where ever is needed while being able to do restorations independently, we may be your place.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant with knowledge of general dentistry procedures and terminology.
• Certification or licensure as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) or equivalent credential.
• Proficiency in EMR systems like Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or Epic for accurate medical documentation.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Experience with pediatric dentistry, including pediatric-specific procedures and communication strategies.
• Ability to operate dental imaging equipment including X-ray machines and 3D scanners safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, infection control practices, and aseptic techniques essential for maintaining a safe clinical environment.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with patients, staff, and external healthcare providers.

Join us in delivering top-tier dental care by leveraging your technical expertise and compassionate approach! This role offers a rewarding environment where your skills will directly impact patient well-being while supporting the growth of our vibrant dental practice.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Chairside assisting • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Medical documentation • HIPAA compliance • Part-time • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Urgently hiring • Image acquisition for patient care • HIPAA • Restoration • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Paid time off • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Aseptic technique • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • EFDA Certification • Managing patient records • Medical terminology • Communication skills • Technical Proficiency