Expanded Function DA

Cornerstone Care·McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

$26 - $28/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 14 days ago

Practice for this role

Expanded Function DA · $26 - $28/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-23% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in Pennsylvania ($33.28/hr, n=815)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 815 posted dental roles in Pennsylvania rates. This role sits in the 37th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 23% below the Pennsylvania median for dental roles.

The Expanded Function Dental Assistant will prepare treatment rooms and patients for dental procedures while assisting the dentist with various clinical tasks. Responsibilities also include maintaining dental equipment, managing supply inventories, and ensuring compliance with infection-control protocols.

Job DetailsJob Location

Sto-Rox
Family
Health
Center -
McKees
Rocks,
PA 15136Position
Type:
Full
TimeEducation
Level:
High
SchoolSalary
Range: $25.50 - $28.00
HourlyTravel
Percentage:
NegligibleJob
Shift:
DayJob
Category: Health CareWork for an employer who loves you back! Cornerstone Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with locations throughout Southwestern Pa., is seeking an EFDA to join our dental team. Make a difference as we seek those who want to assist us in fulfilling our mission: "To improve the health of our patients and the residents of our community, with special concern for the underserved." Cornerstone Care has a long history of serving patients in our region and with over 24 million dollars in annual revenues. You can join a dynamic team of professionals where your contributions and voice make a difference.
Job
Description/Duties
Include: Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. Sterilizes and delivers instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments. Selects, mixes, and places materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth. Exposes and develops radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts. Maintains patient confidence and protecting operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols. Completes preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Applies sealants, takes impressions, performs coronal polishing, applies topical anesthetic, applies topical fluoride Obtains prior authorizations
Scans
Handles patient phone calls
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent required Current radiography certification required Current EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant) certification required Dental Assistant certification as required by state; ability to become certified QualificationsCornerstone Care is a Non-Profit, Federally Qualified Health Center with 14 locations and a mobile unit, serving communities throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Northern West Virginia. Our mission is to improve the health of our patients and all the residents of the communities we serve, with special concern for the medically underserved and low-income populations.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent along with current radiography and EFDA certifications. The role requires the ability to perform clinical dental duties and maintain a safe, clean, and confidential working environment.

high school
professional certificate
Confidentiality
Sterilization
Radiography
Patient care
Inventory management
Infection control
Equipment maintenance
Prior authorizations
Dental assisting
Radiographic studies
Topical fluoride application
Topical anesthetic application
Dental materials
Coronal polishing

Benefits

Medical insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Long-term disability insurance
Credit union
403 B retirement
Generous time off package

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $26 - $28/hr
Location: McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
Posted: Aug 26, 2026
Application: Employer website

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