full-time 20 days ago
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
PRASAN M PARMAR DDS PC
Hummelstown, PA 17036
28 - 33/hr
About the Practice
N/A Team Members
Dentrix Software
Job Description
Join Our Dynamic Dental Team!
We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and patient-focused Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our established practice. If you are passionate about providing high-quality restorative care and utilizing your full scope of practice, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
The EFDA is a critical member of our clinical team, working directly with the dentist to provide efficient and excellent patient care. This role involves performing a range of advanced procedures authorized under state-specific regulations and ensuring smooth clinical operations.
Primary Responsibilities
Placing and Finishing Restorations: Expertly placing, carving, contouring, and finishing amalgam and composite (resin) fillings after the dentist completes the tooth preparation.
Provisional Restorations: Fabricating and cementing temporary crowns and bridges.
Preventive Care: Applying dental sealants and topical fluoride treatments.
Support Tasks: Taking highly accurate final and preliminary impressions, and managing digital X-rays and intraoral images.
Assisting: Performing all standard dental assisting duties (e.g., suction, instrument transfer, retraction), ensuring strict infection control protocols, and maintaining accurate electronic charting.
Patient Education: Providing clear and compassionate pre- and post-operative instructions to patients.
Qualifications
Certification: Current and unrestricted Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) license/certification in the state of PA.
Experience:1-2 years of experience as an EFDA is highly valued.
Compliance: Up-to-date CPR certification and Radiography certification.
Skills: Exceptional dexterity, attention to detail, strong clinical judgment, and excellent patient communication skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and patient-focused Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our established practice. If you are passionate about providing high-quality restorative care and utilizing your full scope of practice, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
The EFDA is a critical member of our clinical team, working directly with the dentist to provide efficient and excellent patient care. This role involves performing a range of advanced procedures authorized under state-specific regulations and ensuring smooth clinical operations.
Primary Responsibilities
Placing and Finishing Restorations: Expertly placing, carving, contouring, and finishing amalgam and composite (resin) fillings after the dentist completes the tooth preparation.
Provisional Restorations: Fabricating and cementing temporary crowns and bridges.
Preventive Care: Applying dental sealants and topical fluoride treatments.
Support Tasks: Taking highly accurate final and preliminary impressions, and managing digital X-rays and intraoral images.
Assisting: Performing all standard dental assisting duties (e.g., suction, instrument transfer, retraction), ensuring strict infection control protocols, and maintaining accurate electronic charting.
Patient Education: Providing clear and compassionate pre- and post-operative instructions to patients.
Qualifications
Certification: Current and unrestricted Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) license/certification in the state of PA.
Experience:1-2 years of experience as an EFDA is highly valued.
Compliance: Up-to-date CPR certification and Radiography certification.
Skills: Exceptional dexterity, attention to detail, strong clinical judgment, and excellent patient communication skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• CPR Certification
• Patient interaction
• BLS Certification
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Patient interaction
• BLS Certification
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills