EFDA Jobs in Germantown, TN
Explore Expanded Functions Dental Assistant opportunities in Germantown, TN. This position is designed for an experienced dental professional who wants to use expanded dental assisting skills while supporting dentists, patients, and the clinical team.
Advance Your Dental Assisting Career
Location: Germantown, TN
Position: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Based on practice requirements
Compensation: $28-$33 per hour (based on experience)
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About the EFDA Role
Expanded Functions Dental Assistants can play an important role in modern dental practices by supporting dentists with clinical procedures and expanded responsibilities permitted by applicable requirements.
The ideal candidate should be clinically confident, organized, dependable, and committed to patient care.
Primary Responsibilities
Depending on credentials and permitted duties, responsibilities may include:
- Assist dentists during procedures
- Provide chairside clinical support
- Prepare treatment rooms
- Prepare instruments
- Assist with patient preparation
- Support dental radiography
- Maintain dental records
- Support clinical charting
- Maintain sterilization procedures
- Prepare and maintain operatories
- Support patient education
- Assist with treatment coordination
- Monitor clinical supplies
- Maintain inventory
- Support patient comfort
- Follow infection-control standards
- Communicate with dentists and team members
- Maintain a professional clinical environment
Qualifications
Candidates should have:
- Appropriate dental assisting credentials
- Applicable expanded-functions training
- Strong clinical skills
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Dependability
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Patient-focused approach
- Knowledge of infection-control procedures
Candidates should meet applicable Tennessee requirements for expanded dental assisting responsibilities.
Why Become an EFDA in Germantown?
Expanded functions experience can help dental assistants build advanced clinical skills and take on additional responsibilities within a dental practice.
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Career Growth
An EFDA position can help professionals strengthen skills in:
- Expanded clinical procedures
- Chairside dentistry
- Dental radiography
- Patient communication
- Clinical coordination
- Treatment support
- Dental practice operations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an EFDA?
EFDA stands for Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. These professionals may perform additional permitted dental assisting functions after completing applicable education, training, and credentialing requirements.
Do I need specific credentials?
Yes. Requirements depend on the responsibilities and applicable Tennessee rules.
Is clinical experience beneficial?
Yes. Previous dental assisting and expanded-functions experience can be valuable.
Apply Today
If you’re an experienced dental assistant looking for EFDA Jobs in Germantown, TN, submit your application through MPM Dental.
Job Type: EFDA / Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Job Location: Germantown, Tennessee
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