Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Salary Range:$25.00 - $26.50/hour

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

Are you passionate about providing high-quality dental care while making a real difference in the community? Join Project HOME, a nationally recognized nonprofit working to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty in Philadelphia. At our state-of-the-art facility, you’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven healthcare team.

Why Project HOME?

At Project HOME, we believe that “none of us are home until all of us are home.” Our dental professionals don’t just fill cavities—they fill lives with hope, healing, and dignity. Join us in redefining what healthcare access looks like for everyone.

What You’ll Do

As our Expanded Function Dental Assistant, you’ll perform both clinical and expanded function duties to support our dental team and improve patient outcomes, including:

  • Placing amalgam and composite restorations
  • Fabricating temporary crowns and bridges
  • Conducting coronal polishing, fluoride treatments, and sealants
  • Preparing patients and treatment areas, assisting with four-handed dentistry
  • Managing lab cases, inventory, and equipment maintenance
  • Educating patients and coordinating follow-up appointments

What We’re Looking For

  • EFDA License in Pennsylvania (or Dental Assisting Program graduate)
  • Current Radiology Certificate and CPR (BLS) certification
  • Excellent patient care skills and a trauma-informed, culturally competent approach
  • Proficiency with Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Office, and ideally NextGen

Preferred:

  • 3+ years as an EFDA or Dental Assistant
  • Experience in clinical team leadership

What You’ll Get

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave and sabbatical
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 5%
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays