Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Sign On Bonus: $1,200
Location: 2114 Pierce St. Sioux City, IA
Salary: Up to $25/HR based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday 6:45am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 6:45 am - 7:00pm
Wednesday 6:45am - 7:00pm
Thursday 6:45am - 5:00pm
Friday 6:45am - 12:00pm

Join Our Caring Dental Family as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant!
Are you passionate about creating healthy, beautiful smiles while working in a friendly and supportive environment? Do you thrive in a role where your skills make a real difference in patients' lives? If so, we'd love to meet you!
We're looking for a talented and compassionate Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our team. Our practice is more than just a dental office - it's a place where patients feel like family, and our team feels the same way about each other.
What You'll Love About Us:

• A Positive, Team-Oriented Culture: We believe in supporting one another and celebrating successes - big or small.
• Opportunities for Growth: We're committed to helping you advance your skills and reach your career goals.
• Modern Technology & Techniques: Work with state-of-the-art tools in a practice that values staying ahead of the curve.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and an environment that respects your personal time.

Your Role:

1. Taking occlusal registrations.
2. Placement and removal of gingival retraction material.
3. Fabrication, temporary cementation, and removal of provisional
restorations following review of the fit and function by the supervising
dentist, and temporary recementation of provisional restorations.
4. Applying cavity liners and bases.
5. Applying bonding systems, which may include the placement of the
attachments used in clear aligner systems, following review of the fit and
function by the supervising dentist.
6. Placement, bonding, and removal of provisional orthodontic
restorations,
7. Monitoring of patients receiving nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia.
8. Taking final impressions;
9. Removal of adhesives using nonmotorized hand instrumentation.*
10. Placement of temporary restorative materials following preparation
of the tooth by a dentist;
11. Extraoral adjustment to acrylic dentures without making any
adjustments to the prosthetic teeth; and
12. Tissue conditioning (soft reline only).

What We Are Looking for:

• Certification as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) (Preferred)
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.

What We Offer:

• Benefits available after 60 days of employment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution
• Life Insurance
• Flexible spending (health and dependent care) account
• Paid Time Off & 6 paid holidays off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K
• Daily Pay
• Professional development assistance
• FREE continuing education opportunities
• Employee assistance program

Join Us Today! If you're ready to bring your skills, energy, and enthusiasm to a practice that truly cares, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward joining our incredible team!