Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Mortenson Dental Partners • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mortenson Family Dental is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) to provide quality clinical care in a friendly, supportive, team-oriented dental practice. The role supports dentists and hygienists with patient care, diagnosis, treatment-room preparation, instrumentation, documentation, and efficient practice operations. The position is full-time, with 32 weekly hours, at the Louisville, Kentucky location. Compensation is up to $25 per hour based on experience, and the posting offers a $1,200 sign-on bonus.

Benefits are available after 60 days of employment. The practice describes a positive team culture, opportunities for professional growth, modern technology and techniques, and flexible scheduling intended to support work-life balance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain radiology certification within the required timeframe.
• Obtain CPR certification within the required timeframe.
• Pass a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of experience in a dental practice.
• DANB certification, where required.
• OSHA knowledge or certification.
• Coronal polishing qualification.
• EDDA/EFDA certification, where required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinically excellent dental care through patient education and quality treatment.
• Assist dentists and hygienists with diagnosis through X-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed.
• Support efficient operations by seeking patient referrals, maintaining equipment, using supplies cost-effectively, and posting patient charges accurately.
• Follow CDC and OSHA safety and infection-control guidelines.
• Complete clinical notes according to practice guidelines before dismissing patients.
• Prepare treatment rooms according to prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Sterilize and deliver instruments to the treatment area, position instruments for dentist access, suction, and pass instruments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending account for health and dependent care.
• Paid time off and six paid holidays off.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• 401(k).
• Daily pay.
• Professional development assistance.
• Free continuing education opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.
• $1,200 sign-on bonus.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED