Expanded Function Dental Assistant - Seaport Dental Center

Our new Seaport Dental Center, opening April 2026, is looking for an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA). The Expanded Function Dental Assistant (“EFDA”) provides direct chair-side assistance to the Dentist in the delivery of high-quality, patient centered dental services to patients of all ages. In addition to the duties of the Dental Assistant, the EFDA may perform a number of additional specific procedures in accordance with applicable law.

PCHC's Seaport Dental Center is seeking a mission-driven EFDA to help establish our newly renovated 8-operatory practice located within Seaport Community Health Center, anticipated to open in April 2026. 

Schedule: Part-time (38 hours), Monday through Thursday, 7:15 am to 5:30 pm. (Fridays and weekends OFF).

Offering a $3,500 sign on / retention bonus for externally hired EFDAs. 

Dental Assistants at PCHC enjoy: 

• Competitive pay with retention bonuses based on years of service with PCHC. 


• Generous paid time off with holiday pay


• Scrub allowance and other personalized incentives based on your needs - let's talk about what you need to achieve great work/life balance!

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.


• State of Maine Dental Radiographer License required. Must obtain within 3 months if not current at hire.


• State of Maine Expanded Function Dental Assisting license required (requires CDA certificate or hygiene license, successful completion of CODA-accredited or equivalent EFDA program, and successful completion of jurisprudence exam).


• Will have up-to-date training and certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Health & Safety Institute. Must obtain within 2 weeks if not current at hire.

Curious or interested to learn more? You can request a full copy of the detailed job description or send your questions to [email protected].