Position Details

Expanded Function Dental Assistant


Pay Range is $25.00 - $26.50/hourly (Based on experience)

Location: Stephen Klein Wellness Center at 2144 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121. Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

BENEFITS: Project HOME offers a competitive compensation package which includes health, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at minimum cost to our employees, company funded life and disability insurances, paid parental leave, spending accounts, and 401K plan with 100% matching contributions up to 5% of compensation. Additionally, we offer generous PTO accruals which includes paid sabbatical leave.

BRING YOUR SKILLS WHERE THEY MATTER MOST 
At the Stephen Klein Wellness Center, part of Project HOME’s mission-driven healthcare network, we are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our collaborative and patient-centered dental team. In this vital role, you’ll play a key part in delivering compassionate, high-quality oral health care to individuals in underserved communities.

WHY JOIN US?
This is more than just a clinical role—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Our EFDA plays a critical part in advancing health equity by providing restorative dental care, promoting oral hygiene education, and ensuring our practice operates at the highest standard of safety, compliance, and excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

Patient Care & Education

  • Deliver hands-on restorative dental treatment including sealants, coronal polishing, fluoride, and temporary restorations

  • Assist with extraoral adjustments and chairside procedures while supporting patient comfort and dignity

  • Take diagnostic radiographs and complete precise documentation in electronic charts

  • Provide clear post-op and oral hygiene instructions, with additional counseling on nutrition and substance use where appropriate

Infection Control & Safety

  • Maintain rigorous infection prevention standards in accordance with OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, and funder guidelines

  • Sterilize instruments, disinfect treatment rooms, and troubleshoot or report equipment malfunctions promptly

  • Uphold dental operatory readiness and support a safe, compliant clinical environment

Inventory & Equipment Management

  • Monitor inventory and order supplies using our streamlined tagging and huddle flagging system

  • Dispose of expired materials and damaged instruments appropriately

  • Perform preventive maintenance and ensure dental equipment remains in excellent condition

Lab Work & Case Management

  • Create, clean, and track dental appliances and restorations including bite blocks, trays, occlusal guards, and study models

  • Maintain an organized lab area, track turnaround times, and coordinate with patients and external labs as needed

Quality Improvement & Assurance

  • Participate in ongoing quality initiatives related to sealants, fluoride application, caries risk assessments, tobacco screening, and other integrated health metrics

  • Contribute to peer reviews, radiograph quality audits, and clinical excellence as part of a high-performing healthcare team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current EFDA license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (or completion of an accredited EFDA program with eligibility to obtain license prior to hire)

  • DANB Radiation Health & Safety certification (or obtain within 90 days)

  • CPR/BLS certification (or obtain within 90 days)

  • Proficient computer and electronic documentation skills

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • Strong clinical skills in restoration placement and preventative care

  • Compassionate, team-based approach to care with sensitivity to trauma and lived experiences

  • Culturally competent, flexible, and calm under pressure

  • Excellent communication, listening, and organizational skills

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

  • Ability to maintain clinical positioning for extended periods

  • Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs) and maneuvering dental equipment

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
If you are a dedicated EFDA looking to serve with purpose, compassion, and clinical excellence, we welcome your application to join our mission at Project HOME.

    At Project HOME we are committed to equal employment opportunity and advancement regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or gender expression or Veteran status. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a drug screen and background checks.