Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) in Elkhart, Indiana at Stauffer Dental Associates

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Stauffer Dental Associates | Elkhart, IN
Full-Time | Starting at $35 Per Hour

Stauffer Dental Associates is looking for an experienced Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our team in Elkhart, Indiana. We offer $35 per hour, excellent benefits, and a supportive clinical environment where your skills and experience are valued.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform expanded functions, including finishing and polishing restorations, as permitted by Indiana requirements.
• Assist dentists with restorative, cosmetic, and general dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials.
• Take dental X-rays with appropriate credentials.
• Provide chairside assistance and ensure patient comfort.
• Maintain proper sterilization and infection control procedures.
• Take impressions, coordinate lab cases, and provide post-treatment instructions.
• Help maintain an organized and efficient clinical environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $35 per hour
• Medical, vision, and life insurance
• Employee dental benefits
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays
• Uniform allowance
• Professional development opportunities

Join Our Team!

If you're an experienced dental assistant looking for competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a great dental team, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to join Stauffer Dental Associates in Elkhart!

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience required.
• Expanded functions and restorative experience preferred.
• Indiana dental radiography credentials or ability to obtain them.
• Dental assisting education, certification, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and patient care skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a busy dental practice.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional patient care.