Job Description

Dental Assistant / EFDA (Full-time or Part-time)

New Holland, PA

Looking for a dental practice where quality patient care comes before production? Join a respected third-generation practice offering a four-day workweek, no evenings or weekends, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Quality Over Quantity: Take the time to provide exceptional, relationship-focused dental care without the pressure of a high-volume schedule.
• Four-Day Workweek: Enjoy a rotating four-day schedule with no evenings or weekends, giving you more time for life outside the office.
• Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside a close-knit team that values collaboration, professionalism, and helping one another succeed.
• Grow Your Skills: Expand your clinical knowledge through continuing education and paid time to attend local CE events.
• Respected Practice: Join a well-established third-generation practice trusted by generations of patients—and even dental specialists—for exceptional care.

About Us

Laura Sheaffer Harkin, DMD, is a relationship-focused dental practice that has proudly served the New Holland community and surrounding area for generations. We combine advanced technology with high-quality, personalized dentistry, taking the time to provide an exceptional experience for every patient. We believe in supporting one another, continually growing as professionals, and creating an environment where both our patients and our team can thrive.

What You'll Do as a Dental Assistant / EFDA

• Assist the dentist during restorative and other clinical procedures, including provisional crowns and expanded functions if EFDA certified.
• Prepare patients for treatment by helping them feel comfortable, explaining procedures, and delivering an exceptional patient experience from start to finish.
• Set up treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain a clean, organized clinical environment that supports efficient, high-quality care.
• Capture digital X-rays, intraoral scans, and clinical photographs while accurately charting treatment and maintaining patient records.
• Support digital dentistry workflows, including Invisalign procedures, digital scanning, and other advanced dental technologies.
• Place fillings and perform expanded functions as permitted by your EFDA certification, as one of many responsibilities that contribute to exceptional patient care throughout your day.
• Collaborate with the entire team by stepping in where needed, communicating effectively, and contributing to the welcoming, drama-free culture our patients and team appreciate every day.

Our Ideal Dental Assistant / EFDA

• Experienced: Two years of previous dental assisting experience with restorative procedures is preferred. You provide excellent patient care, are willing to assist wherever needed, and have EFDA certification—a plus, but not required.
• Patient-Centered: You genuinely enjoy building relationships and creating a comfortable, positive experience for every patient.
• Qualified: CPR certification is preferred. Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credentials are a plus. Experience with Invisalign and attachment placement is a plus.
• Tech-Savvy: You're comfortable using dental technology, including digital X-rays, digital scanning, intraoral and extraoral photography, and practice management software such as EagleSoft.
• Dependable: You stay organized, take initiative, and are committed to providing exceptional patient care. Eager to grow and develop in your profession.
• Collaborative: You value teamwork, maintain high professional standards, and enjoy contributing to a supportive, close-knit practice where everyone is committed to excellence.

What We Offer Our Dental Assistant / EFDA

• $25-$32 per hour
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Rotating four-day workweek
• No evenings or weekends
• Dental care plan
• Paid time off
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Retirement Plan & Cash Balance Plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Continuing education and paid time to attend local CE events
• Uniforms provided
• A relationship-focused dental practice where quality patient care always comes before production

To Apply

Experienced Dental Assistants, Expanded Function Dental Assistants (EFDAs), and Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs) seeking a relationship-focused practice that values exceptional patient care, teamwork, and clinical excellence are encouraged to explore this opportunity with Laura Sheaffer Harkin, DMD.

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Requirements

• Two years of previous dental assisting experience with restorative procedures is preferred
• EFDA certification is a plus
• Experience with dental technology
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credentials are a plus
• Experience with Invisalign and attachment placement is a plus