Expanded Function Dental Assistant - EFDA - McMurray, PA
How this pay compares
This posting states $27–$39 an hour. Open dental assistant jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $25.50 an hour, the middle half $21.44–$28.13, across 44 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Dental assistants employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $23.05 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
What Pennsylvania requires of a dental assistant
Passing the Board's radiologic procedure examination (DANB RHS), from the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.
- Auxiliary personnel must have passed the radiologic procedure examination adopted by the Board (DANB Radiation Health and Safety) and work on a dentist's premises under direct supervision.
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About the job
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Practice Overview
At Valley Brook Dental , we are committed to providing advanced cosmetic and implant dentistry with a meticulous, patient-first approach. Located in McMurray, PA, our modern, single-doctor practice features 5 state-of-the-art operatories (3 dedicated to the doctor, 2 to hygiene). We are a fully digital office equipped with top-tier technology, including digital scanning for implants, crowns, and bridges, a dental milling machine, a SprintRay 3D printer, and a Cone Beam CT scanner. We treat our team and our patients like family-if you are a skilled EFDA looking for a collaborative, high-tech environment, we would love to meet you!
Position Details
- Position Title: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
- Employment Category: Full-Time
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Enjoy a 3-day weekend!)
- Compensation Range: $27.00 - $39.00 per hour (Depending on experience)
- Pay Type: Hourly
Benefits & Perks
- Health Insurance
- Dental Care
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Vacation, and Sick Days
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
Job Responsibilities
As an EFDA at our practice, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality restorative care and managing advanced clinical workflows. Your primary duties will include:
- Placing high-quality dental restorations.
- Performing digital intraoral scanning for crowns, bridges, and implant planning.
- Operating our in-office milling machine to fabricate restorations (we are fully willing to train the right candidate on this technology!)
- Providing efficient, proactive chairside assistance to the Doctor during various advanced procedures.
- Ensuring operatories are properly sterilized, stocked, and prepared for patient care.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
- Certification: Valid Pennsylvania EFDA Certification is required.
- X-Ray Certification: Current dental X-ray certification is required.
- Experience: Experience with digital workflows (scanning, 3D printing, or milling) is a plus, but we are highly enthusiastic about training a motivated candidate on our specific software and machinery.
- Attributes: Strong attention to detail, a warm patient-side manner, and a desire to work closely within a tight-knit, tech-forward team.
From American Dental Companies's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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