Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) – School-Based Dental Program

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dependable, and motivated Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our School-Based Dental Program for the 2026–2027 Chicago Public Schools school year.

Our program works in partnership with the Chicago Department of Public Health to provide preventive dental services to children throughout Chicago Public Schools. Our dental teams travel directly to schools and provide care to students during the school day.

This is a great opportunity for an EFDA who enjoys working with children, likes being part of a team, and is looking for a position that follows primarily the CPS school calendar—with weekends, school holidays, and summers off.

Services We Provide

Our school-based dental teams provide preventive dental services including:

• Dental examinations
• Dental prophylaxis
• Dental sealants
• Fluoride varnish
• Oral hygiene education

EFDA Responsibilities

The Expanded Function Dental Assistant will work as part of our mobile dental team and will be responsible for:

• Providing dental prophylaxis, sealant placement, and fluoride application within the permitted scope of an Illinois EFDA
• Providing age-appropriate oral hygiene education, including brushing and flossing instruction
• Assisting the dentist and other dental team members throughout the school day
• Helping retrieve students from classrooms and escorting them to and from the treatment area
• Assisting with daily setup and breakdown of the portable dental treatment area
• Preparing, organizing, and maintaining dental instruments, materials, and supplies
• Following infection-control and sterilization protocols
• Helping maintain an efficient patient flow throughout the school day
• Working cooperatively with dentists, dental staff, school personnel, and students
• Traveling daily to assigned Chicago Public School locations
• Maintaining a positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude
• Our program depends on every team member, so reliability and punctuality are extremely important.
• Additional performance-based compensation opportunities may be available and will be discussed during the interview

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have current Illinois-approved training/certification in:

• Expanded Functions (EFDA)
• Coronal polishing
• Dental sealant placement
• Current CPR/BLS certification

At least 1 year of experience with coronal polishing and sealant placement is preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Experience:

• Coronal Polishing and Sealant Placement: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• EFDA Certification (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL (Required)

Work Location: On the road