Our established private practice is growing and looking for an experienced EFDA!
Our hours are Monday- Thursday 7:00 am-3:30 PM.
An Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) performs all standard dental assistant duties, but with additional responsibilities like taking impressions, applying sealants, performing coronal polishing, taking x-rays, placing fillings, and administering topical fluoride, all under the supervision of a dentist, with the specific expanded functions depending on state regulations and their additional training and certification.
Key responsibilities of an EFDA may include:
Patient care: Preparing patients for procedures, ensuring comfort, reviewing medical history, and providing post-treatment instructions.
Chairside assistance: Setting up and breaking down operatories, passing instruments, suctioning, and maintaining a sterile field during dental procedures.
Restorative procedures: Placing temporary fillings, applying matrix bands, cleaning debris from cavities, and assisting with final adjustments to fillings.
Preventive care: Applying topical fluoride, placing sealants, and performing coronal polishing.
Radiography: Taking dental x-rays
Impression taking: Taking alginate impressions for casts and models
Infection control: Maintaining sterilization protocols and following safety guidelines
Important points about an EFDA role:
Advanced training:
To become an EFDA, dental assistants must complete additional training and pass a state-administered exam.
Supervision required:
Even with expanded functions, an EFDA always works under the direct supervision of a dentist.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Murfreesboro, TN 37129: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
