Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
About The Position
Dental365 is hiring an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant for Grove Dental Group in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. The role supports dentists during procedures and helps provide patients with a comfortable, confident experience. It includes taking digital radiographs and intra-oral scans, preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment, preparing operatories, educating patients on oral hygiene, and performing office tasks as needed. The practice describes its environment as modern, technology-enabled, and focused on patient care, with a supportive culture and no pressure from production quotas. The listed schedule is Monday 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Tuesday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Wednesday off, Thursday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday off. The posting lists an hourly salary range of $34–$37 in the benefits section and $32–$37 in the closing salary range; compensation may vary based on experience. Benefits are available according to employment status, with all listed benefits available to employees working 30 or more hours weekly and some benefits also available to part-time employees.
Requirements
- Prior dental assisting experience.
- An active EFDA license in good standing.
- Any certification or license required by the state to perform specified duties.
- A resume demonstrating a consistent and stable employment history.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to deliver exceptional patient experiences.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and help them feel comfortable and confident throughout their visits.
- Support the dentist with various procedures.
- Take digital radiographs and intra-oral scans as prescribed.
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment in accordance with infection-control requirements.
- Sanitize and prepare operatories for treatments.
- Follow OSHA and safety policies.
- Educate patients on effective oral hygiene strategies as needed.
- Undertake office tasks as needed to support smooth practice operations.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Flexible health and vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Paid time off accruing up to three weeks, company-recognized holidays, and a bonus self-care day.
- Discounted in-house dental services for the employee and immediate family.
- Annual scrub allowance through uniform partners.
- Additional benefits and ongoing team perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
