Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary EFDA

Part-Time EFDA – Comfort Dental | Tacoma, WA

Comfort Dental West Tacoma

2501 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98406

Comfort Dental – Tacoma is seeking a part-time Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) to join our friendly and patient-focused dental team.

Schedule

• Tuesdays & Wednesdays

• 10–12 hour shifts

Compensation

• $38–$43 per hour , depending on experience

Role & Responsibilities

• Perform EFDA duties in accordance with Washington State regulations

• Place and finish restorations following dentist preparation

• Assist the dentist during procedures as needed

• Take digital X-rays and impressions

• Ensure proper infection control and sterilization protocols

• Provide excellent patient care and education

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Support a smooth, efficient clinical workflow

Qualifications

• Current Washington State EFDA license

• Active CPR/BLS certification

• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail

• Positive attitude with a team-oriented mindset

• Excellent communication and patient care skills

Why Comfort Dental – West Tacoma

• Supportive, team-based work environment

• Consistent part-time schedule with longer clinical days

• Modern dental setting focused on efficiency and patient comfort

• Welcoming culture where teamwork and quality care come first

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• At least one year of hands-on experience assisting with dentures and/or implants

• Experience in taking impressions for dentures preferred

• Moderate physical activity

• Ability to sit, stand, bend and stoop for periods of time

• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally

• Work is performed in an interior dental/clinical environment

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which requires following basic safety precautions

• Experience in oral surgery and taking prosthetics.

About Affordable Care

Founded in 1975, today Affordable Care, LLC is America’s largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than 400 dental practices across the United States. Supported practices primarily concentrate on extractions, dentures, implants, and fixed arches, with some practices housing an on-site laboratory to enable same-day dental services. Affordable Care is the DSO for several top dental brands including, but not limited to, Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions, and Advanced Dental Implant Centers. From the Affordable Care Support Center, located in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, along with field-based teams, Affordable Care provides business expertise and support services to dental practices, taking care of non-clinical duties so dentists can focus on treating patients (visit affordablecare.com ).

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly

Job Category Practice Staff