Dental Assistant / EFDA - DA 0508 IS#01

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 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.