Administrative Skills, CPR Certification, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dentistry, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Infection Control, Maintain Compliance, Medical Office Administration, Medical Records, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Education, Polishing, Radiography, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Team Player
Dental Assistant / EFDA
Location: Crown Point, IN 46307
Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Dental Assistant / Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support a clinical team in delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced dental environment. This role involves assisting dentists during procedures, maintaining treatment rooms, educating patients, and ensuring compliance with infection control and safety standards. The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, and experienced in dental assisting procedures, with strong communication and technical skills.
Key Responsibilities
Dental Assistant Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain treatment rooms according to clinical protocols
- Welcome, comfort, seat, and prepare patients for procedures
- Assist dentists chairside during treatments and procedures
- Sterilize and organize dental instruments and equipment
- Take and process dental radiographs (X-rays)
- Mix and prepare dental materials
- Fabricate temporary restorations and polish removable appliances
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Maintain accurate patient records and charting documentation
- Ensure compliance with infection control and safety regulations
- Maintain CPR certification and emergency preparedness protocols
- Support overall clinic operations and teamwork
EFDA Responsibilities
- Place and finish dental restorations (fillings)
- Take impressions for crowns, bridges, and diagnostic models
- Fabricate and place temporary crowns and bridges
- Perform coronal polishing and fluoride treatments
- Apply sealants and desensitizing agents
- Assist with restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures
- Prepare trays and monitor clinical inventory
- Provide post-treatment care instructions to patients
- Coordinate patient flow and assist front office operations as needed
Required Skills & Experience
- 1–2 years of dental assisting experience preferred
- Strong understanding of restorative dental procedures and materials
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Preferred Experience
- EFDA experience preferred
Education Requirements
Required:
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program OR Minimum six (6) months of hands-on Dental Assistant experience
Certifications & Licensure
Required:
- CPR Certification/Card
- Six-hour X-ray Training Certification
- EFDA certification (for EFDA role)
For more details reach at
https://Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com/
or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.