The Expanded Function Dental Assistant will perform advanced intra-oral dental procedures and offer direct support during patient care to ensure a safe and organized clinical setting. Key duties include assisting dentists/hygienists, recording findings, exposing radiographs, placing restorative materials, and managing laboratory case flow.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School diploma or GED, along with mandatory certifications including a Radiographer's License, Certified Dental Assistant credential, State Board EFDA Certification, and CPR Certification. Previous experience of 2–3 years is preferred for this role.
Connection: Founded in 1967, The HealthCare Connection was Ohio’s first Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Our mission is to provide quality and accessible primary healthcare services through community responsive approaches that address financial, geographic, and other barriers to care for residents of northern Hamilton County and surrounding areas. THCC is proudly recognized as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), the highest level of recognition attainable for quality care. We boast two primary care locations and 6 school-based health centers providing quality value-based care for over 20,000 patients. We provide services in Primary Care, Infectious Disease, Substance Use, Integrated Behavioral Health, Dental Services, Women’s Health, and Pharmacy.
Benefits
**sign on bonus*
Health Insurance and Rewards Program
Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
Comprehensive Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 Paid Holidays
Position Summary
We are seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our dental team immediately. The EFDA will perform advanced intra-oral dental procedures and provide direct support during patient care, ensuring a safe, organized, and welcoming clinical environment. If you are recognized for exceptional customer service and teamwork, and would love the opportunity to serve an at-risk population while working a consistent full-time schedule with benefits, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities
Assist patients and provide four-handed support to dentists and hygienists during treatment
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Sign On Bonus
Employer Match
403(b) Retirement Plan
Free Life Insurance
Rewards Program
10 Paid Holidays
Comprehensive Paid Time Off
Record examination findings and treatments in patient charts
Expose, process, and mount dental radiographs
Pour and trim study models; manipulate various impression materials
Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized operatories
Sterilize instruments and prepare treatment trays
Perform daily/weekly equipment maintenance
Manage clinic inventory and laboratory case flow
Place restorative materials, including amalgam and non-metallic restorations
Fabricate and place temporary crown and bridge restorations
Place dental sealants and medicaments
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Radiographer’s License
Certified Dental Assistant credential
State Board EFDA Certification
CPR Certification
2–3 years of previous experience preferred
Equal Employment Opportunity / Drug-Free Workplace The HealthCare Connection is committed to creating a community that promotes dignity and respect for employees, patients, and community members.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, military status, or other characteristics protected by law.
THCC will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
