Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary EFDA

2501 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98406

Comfort Dental - Tacoma is seeking a part-time Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) to join our friendly and patient-focused dental team.

10-12 hour shifts

• $38-$43 per hour
  , depending on experience

Perform EFDA duties in accordance with Washington State regulations

Place and finish restorations following dentist preparation

Assist the dentist during procedures as needed

Take digital X-rays and impressions

Ensure proper infection control and sterilization protocols

Provide excellent patient care and education

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Support a smooth, efficient clinical workflow

Current Washington State EFDA license

Active CPR/BLS certification

Strong clinical skills and attention to detail

Positive attitude with a team-oriented mindset

Excellent communication and patient care skills

Supportive, team-based work environment

Consistent part-time schedule with longer clinical days

Modern dental setting focused on efficiency and patient comfort

Welcoming culture where teamwork and quality care come first

At least one year of hands‑on experience assisting with dentures and/or implants

Experience in taking impressions for dentures preferred

Moderate physical activity

Ability to sit, stand, bend and stoop for periods of time

Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally

Work is performed in an interior dental/clinical environment

Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which requires following basic safety precautions

Experience in oral surgery and taking prosthetics.

Founded in 1975, today Affordable Care, LLC is America's largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than 400 dental practices across the United States. Supported practices primarily concentrate on extractions, dentures, implants, and fixed arches, with some practices housing an on‑site laboratory to enable same‑day dental services.
Affordable Care is the DSO for several top dental brands including, but not limited to, Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions, and Advanced Dental Implant Centers. From the Affordable Care Support Center, located in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, along with field‑based teams, Affordable Care provides business expertise and support services to dental practices, taking care of non‑clinical duties so dentists can focus on treating patients (visit  ).

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