Dental Assistant

The Smilist; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Meaningful patient care impact

Job summary

The Smilist Dental in Blue Bell, PA is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to join our welcoming practice. You will support doctors during procedures, prepare trays, maintain sterility, escort patients, and help keep the front desk running smoothly. Ideal candidates have proven experience as a Dental Assistant, a PA X-ray license, and strong communication skills.

EFDA is a plus. We offer competitive pay between $22 and $30 per hour, full-time hours Monday through Thursday, and a benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Must possess a PA x-ray license.
• EFDA a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures.
• Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment
• Escort patients to and from the front desk
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

PA X-ray license

EFDA a plus

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

About Us

At The Smilist, we aim to provide high quality dental care in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. Our team is dedicated to making lives better one smile at a time.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment
• Escort patients to and from the front desk
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant
• Must posses a PA x-ray license
• EFDA a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures
• Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package - health, dental, vision insurance, and more!
• Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education
• A chance to make a real impact on the health and well-being of our patients

Position Details

• Schedule: Full Time - Monday through Thursday - no weekends!
• Salary Range: $22.00-$30.00/hour (based on licensure)
• Location: Blue Bell, PA

The Smilist Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.