Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Caring for Our Community
Company: Greater Philadelphia Health Action
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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 full-time EFDA’s. Locations include: 1401
S. 31st St. Phila., PA 19146 432 N. 6th St. Phila., PA 19123 4500 -
4510 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19124 5501 Woodland Ave. Phila., PA
19143 1999 W. Hunting Park Ave. Phila., PA 19140 640 Snyder Ave.
Phila., PA 19148 800 Washington Ave. Phila., PA 19147 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
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.
Traveling and rotating Saturday are required. Must be a high school
graduate or equivalent and graduated from an accepted dental
assisting school. One year of dental assisting experience,
preferred. Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and
PowerPoint. CPR Certification required. Must possess the ability to
interact with people of diverse cultures and languages effectively
to obtain necessary information. GPHA offers a competitive salary
and fringe benefit packages which include medical, dental, vision,
and pharmacy. Matching 401K plans, tuition assistance, paid time
off (PTO), and employee referral bonuses. Join a network that
values dedication, balance, and purpose. Visit us at
www.gphainc.org At Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA),
we respect diversity and promote equity through action, advocacy,
and policy through a dedicated team of representatives committed to
listening, learning, and enacting systemic change. We create
different channels, outlets, and programs to enhance safe spaces
within GPHA, creating a shared understanding and language around
justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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.
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