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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Practice Overview
At Valley Brook Dental, we are committed to providing advanced cosmetic and implant dentistry with a meticulous, patient-first approach. Located in McMurray, PA, our modern, single-doctor practice features 5 state-of-the-art operatories (3 dedicated to the doctor, 2 to hygiene). We are a fully digital office equipped with top-tier technology, including digital scanning for implants, crowns, and bridges, a dental milling machine, a SprintRay 3D printer, and a Cone Beam CT scanner. We treat our team and our patients like family-if you are a skilled EFDA looking for a collaborative, high-tech environment, we would love to meet you!
Position Details
Position Title: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Employment Category: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Enjoy a 3-day weekend!)
Compensation Range: $23.00 – $27.00 per hour (Depending on experience)
Pay Type: Hourly
BenefitsPerks
Health Insurance
Dental Care
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Vacation, and Sick Days
401(k) Retirement Plan
Job Responsibilities
As an EFDA at our practice, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality restorative care and managing advanced clinical workflows. Your primary duties will include:
Placing high-quality dental restorations.
Performing digital intraoral scanning for crowns, bridges, and implant planning.
Operating our in-office milling machine to fabricate restorations (we are fully willing to train the right candidate on this technology!)
Providing efficient, proactive chairside assistance to the Doctor during various advanced procedures.
Ensuring operatories are properly sterilized, stocked, and prepared for patient care.
RequiredPreferred Qualifications
Certification: Valid Pennsylvania EFDA Certification is required.
X-Ray Certification: Current dental X-ray certification is required.
Experience: Experience with digital workflows (scanning, 3D printing, or milling) is a plus, but we are highly enthusiastic about training a motivated candidate on our specific software and machinery.
Attributes: Strong attention to detail, a warm patient-side manner, and a desire to work closely within a tight-knit, tech-forward team.
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Salary : $23 - $27