Join a Team That Makes a Difference Every Day
At Dental Wellness of Milford, we believe dentistry is about so much more than teeth. It's about building relationships, earning trust, improving lives, and creating experiences that make people feel genuinely cared for.
We're looking for an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) who shares that philosophy. Someone who takes pride in delivering exceptional dentistry, enjoys connecting with patients, and wants to be part of a team that challenges and supports one another every day.
If you're looking for more than "just another dental office," we'd love to meet you.
Why You'll Love Working Here
We know that providing exceptional care for our patients begins with taking exceptional care of our team.
Our culture is built around collaboration, kindness, accountability, and continuous growth. We celebrate each other's successes, support one another through challenges, and believe that everyone has something valuable to contribute.
When you join our team, you can expect:
- A beautiful, modern office designed with both patients and team members in mind.
- State-of-the-art technology including digital scanners, CAD/CAM dentistry, digital imaging, and advanced clinical workflows.
- Doctors who value your skills, trust your clinical judgment, and work alongside you as a true partner in patient care.
- A team that communicates openly, enjoys working together, and genuinely cares about one another.
- Continuing education, hands-on training, and opportunities to expand your clinical skills.
- Leadership that listens, encourages new ideas, and invests in your professional growth.
- A patient base that values comprehensive care and long-term relationships rather than quick, transactional dentistry.
- A stable, privately owned practice where quality always comes before production.
We believe in working hard, having fun, and creating an environment where people feel appreciated, respected, and excited to come to work each day.
What You'll Do
As an EFDA, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care while helping our doctors provide comprehensive, high-quality dentistry.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform expanded functions in accordance with Ohio regulations.
- Deliver outstanding chairside assistance during restorative procedures.
- Place restorative materials with precision and attention to detail.
- Capture digital radiographs, intraoral photographs, and digital scans.
- Assist with CAD/CAM design, laboratory workflows, and fabrication of dental appliances.
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for efficient patient care.
- Maintain sterilization and infection control standards.
- Educate patients about their treatment and help them feel comfortable and confident.
- Anticipate the needs of the doctor while ensuring every patient receives an exceptional experience.
- Work collaboratively with doctors, hygienists, and the administrative team to provide seamless care.
Who Thrives on Our Team
You'll fit in well here if you:
- Love building genuine relationships with patients.
- Believe every interaction matters.
- Take pride in doing excellent work, even when no one is watching.
- Enjoy learning new technology and expanding your skills.
- Are dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Communicate with kindness, professionalism, and confidence.
- Embrace feedback as an opportunity to grow.
- Enjoy being part of a team that supports one another and celebrates success together.
- Believe dentistry can improve a person's health, confidence, and quality of life.
Qualifications
- Ohio Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification (Required)
- Ohio Radiographer/X-Ray Certification (Required)
- Current CPR Certification (Required)
- Minimum of two years of dental assisting experience preferred
- Experience with digital dentistry, intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM workflows, and laboratory procedures is a plus
Schedule
Full-time, approximately 32-37 hours per week.
Monday through Thursday with occasional Friday mornings.
Benefits
We value the people who make our practice exceptional and believe they deserve to be rewarded.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Monthly bonus and Success Share opportunities
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
- Continuing education and professional development
- Uniform allowance
- Modern technology and a beautiful work environment
- A positive, supportive culture where you'll be encouraged to grow personally and professionally
Think You'd Be a Great Fit?
If you're looking for a practice where relationships come first, excellence is the standard, and your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter answering the following questions:
- What does excellence mean to you?
- Describe what a perfect new patient experience looks like from the patient's perspective.
- Why do you believe you'd be a great addition to our team?
- What is your desired hourly wage?
- Please include three professional references.
We aren't just hiring an EFDA. We're looking for someone who wants to grow, serve others, and become an important part of a team that's committed to giving every patient a reason to smile.
Pay: $38.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Happy hour
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
