Dental Assistant Expanded Dutie

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Department: Clinical
Reports To: Dentist / Practice Manager

Position Summary

The Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) provides advanced clinical support to the dentist and dental team while delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. The EDDA performs expanded clinical duties within the scope permitted by state regulations, assists with restorative procedures, maintains infection-control standards, and helps ensure a positive patient experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment for dental procedures.
• Assist the dentist during restorative, surgical, endodontic, and other dental procedures.
• Place and finish restorative materials
• Take digital dental radiographs.
• Take impressions, digital scans, and other diagnostic records as directed.
• Apply topical preventive materials, sealants, or other permitted treatments.
• Provide appropriate patient education regarding oral hygiene, post-operative care, and treatment instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and treatment notes.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, operatories, and clinical surfaces according to OSHA, CDC, and office protocols.
• Monitor and maintain dental equipment, supplies, and inventory.
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, and other applicable regulations.
• Communicate professionally with patients, dentists, hygienists, and other team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Current dental assisting certification or credential required as applicable to the state.
• Expanded Dutie certification/permit required where applicable.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, instruments, and infection-control practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, dependable, compassionate, and patient-focused.
• Ability to follow clinical protocols and work effectively as part of a dental team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as an EDDA or advanced dental assistant.
• Experience with digital radiography and intraoral scanning.
• Experience with restorative procedures and dental practice management software.
• Familiarity with OSHA, HIPAA, and current infection-prevention standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and move throughout the dental office for extended periods.
• Ability to work with fine instruments and perform repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to safely lift and move dental equipment and supplies as required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Paid time off and holiday benefits, as applicable.
• Dental and/or medical benefits, as applicable.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.

We are looking for a highly skilled Expanded Duty Dental Assistant. Our office values team work and focuses on creating quality office culture. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a fast paced environment along with the team to provide top notch care for our patients. We are a full service office that offers procedures that include hygiene, restorative, oral surgery, and endodontics.