Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - EFDA

Position Opening:
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Reports to Dental Clinical Supervisor. Full‑time, non‑exempt.

Community Health and Dental Care (CHDC) is a non‑profit community health center in Pennsylvania serving patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Provides general dental assistance duties including taking and processing X‑rays, sterilization, and placement of preventative or restorative materials limited to sealants, metallic and composite materials.

• Assist the dentist in providing quality dental care in all venues including chairside assistance.
• Place preventative or restorative materials limited to sealants and metallic/nonmetallic materials.
• Place temporary filling materials, crowns, bridges, and remove sutures.
• Take and process X‑rays including Panorex.
• Computer charting and documentation.
• Perform instrument sterilization duties.
• Perform all assigned duties consistently with a safe and respectful patient care environment.

• High school diploma.
• EFDA licensure.
• X‑ray certificate.
• CPR certification.
• Dental office experience required.
• EFDA experience preferred.
• Bilingual/bicultural strongly preferred.
• Attendance required at assigned CHDC site(s).

Competitive base salary, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off accrual, 401(k) company match, 12 paid holidays, company‑paid life insurance, employee health reimbursement program, no PTO needed for employee preventative care appointments, employee assistance program, employee discounts, summer picnic, and more.

CHDC is an equal opportunity employer.