What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant (EFDA) position at Tampa Family Health Centers?
Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Location: Tampa, Florida
Organization: Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC)
About Tampa Family Health Centers
At Tampa Family Health Centers, healthcare is more than a service, it is our mission. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide quality, caring, and accessible healthcare to a culturally diverse community across Hillsborough County.
Joining TFHC means becoming part of a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports patient-centered care and expands access to those who need it most.
Position Summary
Tampa Family Health Centers is seeking a Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support our dental care team. This role provides chairside assistance, supports clinical and administrative functions, and helps ensure a positive and efficient patient experience across multiple locations.
The Dental Assistant works closely with dentists, hygienists, and leadership to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with TFHC policies and Florida regulations.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist dentists and hygienists with chairside procedures in a general dental setting
- Prepare operatory rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures
- Sterilize instruments and maintain equipment and clinical areas
- Support front office functions, including scheduling and patient intake
- Submit pre-authorizations and maintain accurate patient records
- Coordinate with dental labs for case pickups and deliveries
- Monitor inventory and assist with ordering supplies
- Communicate effectively with patients and team members to support care compliance
- Travel to various TFHC locations and support the mobile dental unit as needed
- Assist with additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program
- Florida Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification required
- Dental Radiology certification required
- Current CPR certification required
- Open to new graduates with completed in-person externship
Skills & Abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and ability to follow clinical instructions
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Flexibility to travel between locations
- Commitment to patient care and professionalism
Work Environment
- On-site clinical setting with travel between locations as needed
- May include mobile dental unit support and community outreach
- Fast-paced, patient-focused environment
Benefits & Rewards
Tampa Family Health Centers offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and long-term career goals.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus personal day
- 7 paid company holidays
- Affordable medical insurance with multiple plan options
- $0 copay for eligible employee medical visits and diagnostic testing at TFHC locations when enrolled in a TFHC medical plan
- Discounted pharmacy services through TFHC pharmacies when enrolled in a TFHC medical plan
- Dental insurance with $0 employee-only premium
- Low-cost vision insurance
- Employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Employer-paid Long-Term Disability insurance after eligibility requirements are met
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability coverage
- Optional additional Life and AD&D coverage for employees and eligible family members
- Optional Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution after eligibility requirements are met
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counseling and work/life support for areas such as childcare, elder care, financial concerns, legal questions, and other everyday needs
- Student loan refinancing and financial wellness resources
- Optional pet insurance
- Access to benefits support for questions regarding coverage, claims, providers, and plan options
Why Join TFHC?
Join a collaborative, mission-driven dental team dedicated to expanding access to care and improving oral health across the Tampa Bay community.
Join Us
If you are passionate about patient care and looking to grow your dental career, we encourage you to apply and join Tampa Family Health Centers.
Please note that employee's initial training schedule may differ from the regular schedule of the position. All new hires, including part-time employees, must be available for up to 40 hours of in-person, on-site training during their first week. Additional Mandatory training may continue for approximately two to three weeks, depending on the position and training requirements. Training may take place at a TFHC location other than the employees assigned work location.