Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Job Summary
Join our dynamic dental team as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA), where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting the clinical team with advanced assisting skills. This energized position offers the opportunity to perform a variety of expanded duties, including chairside assisting, taking radiographs, and supporting complex procedures across general and specialized dentistry. You will be instrumental in creating a welcoming environment, ensuring infection control standards are met, and utilizing cutting-edge dental technology to enhance patient outcomes. If you’re passionate about pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you!

Duties

• Assist dentists during a wide range of procedures including restorations, crowns, root canals, and prosthetic placements using four-handed dentistry techniques to maximize efficiency and patient comfort
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays), including digital imaging and 3D scans, ensuring high-quality images for accurate diagnosis
• Manage patient records using EMR systems such as Open Dental while maintaining HIPAA compliance to protect patient privacy
• Prepare treatment rooms with proper aseptic techniques and ensure all infection control protocols are strictly followed
• Perform vital signs assessments and medical documentation to support comprehensive patient care in both general dentistry and pediatric dentistry settings
• Support dental reception duties by scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and managing medical records with precision
• Assist with medical imaging procedures and understand relevant medical terminology for seamless communication with healthcare providers
• Educate patients on post-treatment care, dental terminology, and preventive practices to promote oral health literacy

Experience

• Proven experience working as a Dental Assistant in a fast-paced dental clinic environment with exposure to pediatric dentistry preferred
• Strong knowledge of dental assisting procedures including chairside assisting, infection control, aseptic technique, and anatomy fundamentals
• Familiarity with EMR systems such as Open Dental
• Competency in taking X-rays (including 3D imaging) and understanding dental terminology related to general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatrics
• Ability to perform vital signs assessments accurately and support infection control standards diligently
• Knowledge of medical coding and medical records management for comprehensive patient documentation
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients of all ages, especially children

This energized role offers a rewarding opportunity for dedicated dental assistants eager to expand their skills while making a positive impact on patients' oral health. We value professionalism, attention to detail, and a proactive approach—if you’re ready to elevate your career as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, we want to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person