Expanded Function Dental Assistant for Fort Wayne

Urgent Dental Center & Family Dentistry • Full-time • Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States • $18 - $28 / hour • 1w ago

Join Our Team as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)!

Are you an experienced, passionate, and patient-focused dental assistant ready to take your career to the next level? We’re looking for a dedicated Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our team and help create healthy, confident smiles!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

Supportive and friendly team environment
State-of-the-art dental technology
Competitive pay and benefits package
Ongoing professional development opportunities

What You’ll Do:

Clinical Responsibilities:

Place, condense, and finish amalgam and composite restorations in accordance with Indiana law.
Operate and maintain X-ray equipment in compliance with radiation safety standards.
Prepare treatment rooms by following prescribed procedures and infection control protocols.
Assist dentists by providing instruments, suctioning, and passing materials.
Select, mix, and place dental materials.
Take diagnostic impressions, pour and trim models, and prepare study casts.
Fabricate temporary restorations and clean/polish removable appliances.
Manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification and emergency preparedness.
Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-operative care, and plaque control.
Maintain detailed and accurate patient records.

Compliance and Safety Responsibilities:

Adhere to HIPAA regulations, ensuring patient confidentiality and data protection.
Follow all infection control protocols, sterilization processes, and safety procedures.
Maintain and troubleshoot dental equipment, coordinating repairs when necessary.
Manage dental supply inventory and ensure availability of necessary materials.

Professional Development and Team Collaboration: