Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Are you a skilled EFDA looking for a practice that shares your holistic values?

Our beautiful, state-of-the-art dental office takes a natural approach to dentistry—providing biological alternatives to modern treatments and focusing on the connection between oral and overall health. We’re looking for a full-time Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our growing team.

About Us
Our practice provides both general and pediatric dentistry, with a pediatric dentist in the office two days a week. We are a patient-centered, whole-body care. From amalgam and heavy metal removal to ozone therapy and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), our services go beyond traditional dentistry to promote long-term health and healing. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to rotate between both providers, gaining experience across a wide range of holistic procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• Current Expanded Functions certification (required)
• 1+ years of dental assisting experience ( experience in holistic or biological dentistry is a plus, but not required)
• Experience with Eaglesoft and Itero Scanner a plus!
• Strong work ethic with a holistic mindset and genuine interest in natural approaches to care
• Experience with amalgam/heavy metal removal, PRF, and ozone therapy preferred
• Patient care oriented, dependable, and punctual
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a professional, fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Monthly bonus opportunities
• Health/Vision/Dental Insurances
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• A supportive, respectful team culture where holistic practices are celebrated

Schedule:

• Monday – Thursday 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• One Friday a month 7:45 am - 2:00pm

If you’re passionate about holistic dentistry and want to make a difference in patients’ lives by supporting their health inside and out, we’d love to meet you. Apply today to join our collaborative and forward-thinking team!

Responsibilities:

• Provide a welcoming, soothing and customer service focused experience for patients.
• Prepare patients for treatment or checkups ensuring their comfort.
• Take diagnostic x-rays using standard dental radiographic equipment.
• Assist the Dentist with a high level of partnership through four handed dentistry.
• Arrive prepared for each day and review patient charts for morning huddle.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures when needed.
• Verify patient health history (basic health review, medications, understanding impact with dentistry) and document appropriately in patient’s chart.
• Manage lab cases and schedule patients as needed.
• Assist with other office duties as requested or needed.

Skills:

• Proven experience as Dental Assistant MUST HAVE 1+ YEARS EXPERIENCE.
• Proof of EFDA License or Registered Dental Assistance certification.
• Open to cross training to support our teamwork focused office approach.
• Effective time management skills and able to support a steady flow in Dr's schedule.
• Able to be flexible and multi-task to meet the needs of a busy schedule.
• Must have outstanding communication and customer service skills.
• Welcoming and patient personality with an ability to build rapport with others easily.
• Great attention to detail and follow through.
• Dental terminology knowledge and ability to educate patients regarding procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• EFDA Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Brentwood, TN 37027: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Customer communication • Medical procedure preparation • Medical chart preparation • Teamwork • Dental office • Dental assisting • Monthly bonus • Dental care patient counseling • Health savings account • Holistic medicine • Preparing dental treatment areas • Interpersonal skills • Hourly pay • Pre-examination patient preparation • Client rapport building • Paid holidays • Greeting customers • Full-time • Disability insurance • Greeting dental patients • Assisting medical staff • Health insurance • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Schedule management • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Dental x-ray • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • US work authorization • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Hybrid work • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Vision insurance • In-person • Employee discount • 1 year • Guest rapport building • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • EFDA Certification • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Life insurance • Entry level • Time management