full-time 11 days ago
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Carolina Smiles Family Dentistry
3244 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC, 29169
28 - 32/hr
About the Practice
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Eaglesoft Software
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Job Description
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Carolina Smiles Family Dentistry
Schedule: 4 days/week | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Pay: $28–$32/hour
Love Dentistry? Love Making Patients Feel Comfortable?
Carolina Smiles is looking for an enthusiastic, patient-focused Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our team! We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in great dentistry, and can keep up in a busy, fun office.
EFDA Certification and N₂O certification are required. We’re open to all experience levels, but 1+ year of dental assisting experience is preferred.
What You'll Do
Welcome, prepare, and care for patients throughout their visit
Assist the dentist with 4-handed dentistry and expanded functions
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment
Take and develop dental radiographs as permitted by certification
Perform expanded-function duties within your scope of practice
Monitor and assist with N₂O sedation
Sterilize instruments and maintain excellent infection-control standards
Provide post-op instructions and help patients feel confident about their care
Keep operatories clean, organized, stocked, and ready to go
Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation
Support the team with lab work and other clinical tasks as needed
What We're Looking For
N₂O certification — required
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification — required
1+ year of dental assisting experience preferred, but all experience levels are welcome to apply
Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, sterilization, and infection control
Excellent communication and patient-care skills
Reliable, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
A positive, team-first attitude
Experience with Eaglesoft is a plus
Bilingual skills are a plus, but not required
Why You'll Love It Here
4-day workweek
$28–$32/hour
401(k) matching
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee perks & discounts
A supportive team that values great patient care and a great work environment
Ready to join the Carolina Smiles team? If you’re an EFDA who loves dentistry, enjoys helping people, and wants a schedule that gives you more time outside the office, we’d love to meet you!
Carolina Smiles Family Dentistry
Schedule: 4 days/week | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Pay: $28–$32/hour
Love Dentistry? Love Making Patients Feel Comfortable?
Carolina Smiles is looking for an enthusiastic, patient-focused Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our team! We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in great dentistry, and can keep up in a busy, fun office.
EFDA Certification and N₂O certification are required. We’re open to all experience levels, but 1+ year of dental assisting experience is preferred.
What You'll Do
Welcome, prepare, and care for patients throughout their visit
Assist the dentist with 4-handed dentistry and expanded functions
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment
Take and develop dental radiographs as permitted by certification
Perform expanded-function duties within your scope of practice
Monitor and assist with N₂O sedation
Sterilize instruments and maintain excellent infection-control standards
Provide post-op instructions and help patients feel confident about their care
Keep operatories clean, organized, stocked, and ready to go
Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation
Support the team with lab work and other clinical tasks as needed
What We're Looking For
N₂O certification — required
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification — required
1+ year of dental assisting experience preferred, but all experience levels are welcome to apply
Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, sterilization, and infection control
Excellent communication and patient-care skills
Reliable, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
A positive, team-first attitude
Experience with Eaglesoft is a plus
Bilingual skills are a plus, but not required
Why You'll Love It Here
4-day workweek
$28–$32/hour
401(k) matching
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee perks & discounts
A supportive team that values great patient care and a great work environment
Ready to join the Carolina Smiles team? If you’re an EFDA who loves dentistry, enjoys helping people, and wants a schedule that gives you more time outside the office, we’d love to meet you!
About Carolina Smiles Family Dentistry
Carolina Smiles Family Dentistry in West Columbia provides exceptional dental care to the community with a focus on family-friendly services. They offer a wide range of services including family dentistry, restorative dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry. The practice is known for its comfortable and caring environment.