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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (Saturday Only)

Greater Philadelphia Health Action·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Perform expanded functions dental assisting duties including placing fillings, sealants, and providing prophylaxis treatments. Support the dentist with chairside assistance, digital x-rays, and infection control protocols.

Are you an energetic, outgoing EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) and need an exciting employment opportunity? Then look no further we are hiring, and we want you!

We know that many in our healthcare community have been affected by recent workforce changes.

At GPHA, we are dedicated to creating opportunities where your compassion and skills continue to make an impact.

GPHA was founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.

GPHA is one of the largest Dental providers in Philadelphia and Tri-state area.

We are presently seeking EFDAs for Saturdays only.

Locations include

  • 432 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
  • 1401 S 31st St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
  • 4500-10 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
  • 640 E Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
  • 5501 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Qualified candidates must be proficient in

  • Chairside dentistry
  • Quality diagnostic digital x-rays
  • Impressions and model pouring
  • Infection control knowledge
  • The ability to adapt and understand the needs of the Dentist
  • Must be able to place fillings to restore teeth
  • Place sealants
  • Provide supragingival prophylaxis and fluoride treatments

Required Experiences and Skills

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and graduated from an accepted dental assisting school
  • One year of dental assisting experience, preferred
  • X-Ray Certification, required
  • EFDA License, required
  • CPR Certification, required
  • Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Qualified candidates must be ambitious, positive, talented, and friendly possessing the ability to multi-task. We are looking for individuals that want to grow and develop with the division.

Must possess the ability to interact with people of diverse cultures and languages effectively to obtain necessary information.

Join a network that values dedication, balance, and purpose. Visit us at www.gphainc.org [http://hiring.monster.com/jpw/jobs/jobspreviewpopup.aspx?post=true&source=jcm&folderid=153591350]

GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Requirements

Must be a licensed EFDA with X-Ray and CPR certifications and a high school diploma or equivalent. One year of dental assisting experience is preferred along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Multi-tasking
  • Infection Control
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Fluoride Treatments
  • Digital X-rays
  • Sealant Placement
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Chairside Dentistry
  • Filling Placement
  • Supragingival Prophylaxis
  • Impressions And Model Pouring

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jun 4, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Greater Philadelphia Health Action

Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and child development services. Through our network of eleven community health centers, school-based health suites, and...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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Dental assisting roles in Pennsylvania are often competitive because practices look for candidates who can support chairside care, scheduling, and patient flow while meeting certification and scheduling requirements. For this role, DANB and CPR certification, Microsoft Office skills, rotating Saturday availability, and willingness to travel between locations can help you stand out; one practical step is to confirm those details and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which are pulled from the original posting to save research time.

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