Dental Assistant

Smile Programs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision package

School-day schedule

Full-time Mon-Fri

Job summary

Smile Pennsylvania is seeking a Dental Assistant in Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas to support mobile dental clinics in schools. This full-time role runs 4–5 days a week with a schedule that mirrors the school day, providing meaningful care to underserved children.

You will operate digital X-rays, chart patient records, set up and sterilize equipment, and travel daily between sites. The position emphasizes teamwork, child-friendly service, and safety, with a benefits package and a

Qualifications

• Active DA Cert is required and must meet state X-ray requirements.
• CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Digital X-ray imaging experience is required.
• Ability to chart patient records accurately.
• Must have a valid driver license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel to schools in nearby counties.
• Candidate should be comfortable working with children and be a team player.
• Setting up and breaking down equipment; able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Dental assisting services during mobile dental clinics.
• Digital X-ray imaging.
• Patient records charting.
• Equipment setup, breakdown, and sterilization assistance.
• Travel daily to and from school sites.

Skills

Active DA Cert

X-ray certification

CPR/BLS certification

Dental assistant experience

Digital X-ray imaging

Patient charting

Valid driver license

Travel to schools in nearby counties

Works well with children

Team player

Equipment setup & breakdown

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Dentistry with a work-life balance Make a difference while doing what you love

If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk.

Smile Pennsylvania, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Dental Assistant in Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school. This position is for full-time working 4-5 days/week.

Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Dental Assistant (DA) Qualifications

• Active DA Cert
• Must meet State requirements to operate X rays
• CPR/BLS certification card
• Working experience as a DA
• Digital X-ray Imaging experience
• Patient Charting
• Valid driver license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to schools in nearby counties
• Works well with children
• Team player and able to work on a small team
• Setting up and breaking down equipment: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Dental Assistant Responsibilities

• Dental Assisting Services during mobile dental clinics
• Digital X-ray Imaging
• Patient Records Charting
• Equipment Set-up, Breakdown, and Sterilization Assistance
• Travel Daily to and from school sites

Smile Pennsylvania Offers

• Evenings, weekends and summers off!
• Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
• Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
• Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
• Full-time position (Monday-Friday)
• Competitive compensation
• State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
• Latest technology & digital radiography

Who We Are

Smile Programs is the nation's leading in-school dental program founded almost two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated medical problems. Knowing that many parents could not take their children to the dentist due to issues including time off from work and transportation challenges, they sought to bring the care to the need. Today, through its dental partners, Smile Programs provides preventative and restorative care to approximately 500,000 children per year. Tooth decay is the most common, and preventable disease among children, more common than asthma. In fact, each year, over 51 million school hours are lost due to oral health related issues. Smile Programs affiliates with state licensed dentists, hygienists and assistants who use state-of-the-art portable equipment to provide all services onsite, directly in the school or in a self-contained mobile dental facility on site at the school. If portable equipment is used, classrooms, auditoriums or other school venues are literally transformed into fully functional dental offices for the day. Our expertise, obtained through years of experience bringing mobile dental care to schools, as well as through our highly qualified staff, enables us to bring exceptional care with minimal disruption to the normal school routine. Smile Programs is currently active in 20 states and has ongoing strategic partnerships with over 8,000 school districts, including 21 of the 25 largest school districts in the country. Given the ongoing lack of access for many underserved children across the country, our services are in great demand and we are always looking for caring, compassionate professionals to join our team and play their part in making a difference in the lives of today's underserved children.

Smile Programs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.