Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
carolina smiles family dentistryColumbia, SC
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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
carolina smiles family dentistryColumbia, SC
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Offices of DentistsOffices of All Other Miscellaneous Health PractitionersOffices of Physicians$26–$30/hour
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Job Description: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Carolina Smiles Family Dentistry
Schedule: 4 days/week
Pay: $26–$30/hour
Love Dentistry? Love Making Patients Feel Comfortable? Carolina Smiles is looking for an enthusiastic, patient-focused Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our team! We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in great dentistry, and can keep up in a busy, fun office. EFDA Certification and N₂O certification are required. We’re open to all experience levels, but 1+ year of dental assisting experience is preferred.
What You'll Do:
- Welcome, prepare, and care for patients throughout their visit
- Assist the dentist with 4-handed dentistry and expanded functions
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment
- Take and develop dental radiographs as permitted by certification
- Perform expanded-function duties within your scope of practice
- Monitor and assist with N₂O sedation
- Sterilize instruments and maintain excellent infection-control standards
- Provide post-op instructions and help patients feel confident about their care
- Keep operatories clean, organized, stocked, and ready to goMaintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation
- Support the team with lab work and other clinical tasks as needed
What We're Looking For:
- N₂O certification — required
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification — required 1+ year of dental assisting experience preferred, but all experience levels are welcome to apply
- Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, sterilization, and infection control
- Excellent communication and patient-care skills
- Reliable, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- A positive, team-first attitude
- Experience with Eaglesoft is a plus
- Bilingual skills are a plus, but not required
- Why You'll Love It Here4-day work week$26–$30/hour 401(k) matching
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee perks & discounts
- A supportive team that values great patient care and a great work environment
Ready to join the Carolina Smiles team? If you’re an EFDA who loves dentistry, enjoys helping people, and wants a schedule that gives you more time outside the office, we’d love to meet you!
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$26–$30/hour
Experience level
Mid
Location
Columbia, SC
Occupation
Dental Assistants
Industry
Offices of Dentists
Posted
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