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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

at Smiles 4 Keeps Pediatric Dentistry

Hazleton, PA

Posted: 4-17-2025

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$57,200/year

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About this Career

Dental Assistants

Skills

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, Vital Signs, Radiology Certification

Job Description

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 98 South Church Street, Hazleton, PA 18201 Smiles 4 Keeps Pediatric Dentistry is currently hiring Expanded Function Dental Assistants (EFDA's) for our well-established, rapidly growing multi specialty practice. If you would like to work with a fun-loving and compassionate team in a positive and respectful environment, we would like to learn more about you. In addition to highly competitive compensation and excellent benefits, we are proud to offer a comprehensive training and mentoring program enabling EFDA certified team members to become competent in the necessary responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities:
Complete restorative work initiated by the dentist within the limits provided by the state certification. Review patient health history. Provide information to patients and parents Positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; retracting, passing instruments. Provide materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth. Fill tooth preps with restorative material. Take Impressions. Pour plaster for impressions. Observe vitals. Keep patient comfortable and calm, hold patients' hand.
Excellent Benefits:
Excellent employer-paid benefits package for full time team members Low cost Medical Package (Medical/ Dental and Vision) Excellent Bonus Incentive Life and AD&D insurance (premium at no cost to employee plus additional voluntary life insurance) Short-term and long-term disability insurance (premium at no cost to employee) short/long term disability, etc.) Various voluntary insurances including dental, critical illness, accident Paid time off Employee Assistance Program 401 K with employer contribution Orthodontics assistance
Requirements:
Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent Current PA state EFDA license Current CPR certification Current Pennsylvania radiology certification Maintain CE requirements Background checks and drug and alcohol checks required. We are proud to be a smoke-free workplace. Previous medical industry experience and dental terminology knowledge Hours of operation for Hazleton location M-F 8:15 -4:30PM, "All employees have the responsibility to adhere to our organization's policies, procedures, and code of conduct, as well as uphold all facets of our comprehensive compliance program. This commitment is fundamental to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and regulatory adherence within our workplace."
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$26.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Are you available Full time, if not what is your availability? What is your expected hourly pay?
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
EFDA Certification (Preferred) Radiology Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person

Other Job Posting Details

Salary

Minimum

Maximum

$54,080/yr

$60,320/yr

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

High school or GED