EFDA I

Cloudland Dental•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

The Expanded Functions Dental Assistant supports doctors in delivering patient-first dental care and helping patients improve their oral health. The role includes assisting with clinical procedures and treatment, completing expanded duties within state regulations, maintaining patient records, and updating treatment plans under the treating doctor's direction. The practice's listed hours are Monday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Thursday 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and Friday 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. The practice is open on the second Friday of each month.

Requirements

EFDA certification or on-the-job training, as required by state requirements.
Radiography licensure meeting the respective state's requirements.
CPR certification.
Proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
Knowledge of dental charting software and digital X-rays, and ability to learn new programs as necessary.

Nice To Haves

1–5 years of experience is preferred; new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

Assist doctors with charting, placement of fillings, operatory setup and cleanup, and patient education.
Perform expanded duties in accordance with state regulations and compliance requirements.
Assist with clinical procedures and treatment, including placing amalgam or composite fillings, adapting temporary crowns, removing surgical sutures, and applying topical fluoride treatments, subject to state requirements.
Record and review patient health histories, make chart entries under the doctor's direction, and ensure forms and signatures are complete in dental software.
Enter and update patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating doctor.