Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Sundance Dental Care of Grants | Grants, NM

Join a patient-focused dental team where your skills and experience make a real impact! We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented EFDA who is passionate about providing excellent patient care and working in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

• Assist the dentist during a variety of procedures using four-handed dentistry
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials
• Take and maintain accurate patient records
• Perform expanded functions permitted under New Mexico regulations
• Provide patient education and post-operative instructions
• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards
• Support scheduling and day-to-day clinical operations
  
  

Requirements

• New Mexico EFDA certification or eligibility
• Completion of a New Mexico Board-approved EFDA program (or qualifying experience pathway)
• Current New Mexico certifications in:
• Radiography
• Coronal Polishing
• Topical Fluoride Application
• Pit and Fissure Sealants
• Successful completion of:
• EFDA Clinical Examination
• New Mexico Jurisprudence Exam (75% or higher)
• Required apprenticeship and infection control training
• Strong communication, organization, and patient care skills
• Experience with dental software preferred
  

Preferred

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Experience with Dentrix or Eaglesoft
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts and perks
  
  

If you're looking for a supportive practice that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and patient care, we'd love to meet you.