Dental Assistant

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Children's Hospital is seeking a Dental Assistant to deliver high-quality dental care to pediatric patients. The role involves assisting with procedures, managing patient records, and maintaining a professional and caring environment for patients. Join a top pediatric hospital and make a difference in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Caring and attentive to patient needs.
• Experience with dental procedures is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with four-handed techniques.
• Manage patient records and lab cases.
• Ensure treatment areas are clean and organized.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Patient care

Teamwork

Professionalism

Job description

Are you a caring, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment? The Dental Department at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our outstanding team and help deliver high-quality, compassionate dental care to our pediatric patients.

What You'll Do:

• Greet and seat patients with warmth and care

• Assist dentists and orthodontists using four-handed techniques

• Take diagnostic X-rays and impressions with precision

• Prepare and manage patient records, discharge summaries, and lab cases

• Support procedures in the clinic, hospital OR, and satellite locations

• Keep treatment areas clean, organized, and stocked

• Maintain equipment and uphold the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

Join one of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals and be part of a team that brings expert care—and brighter smiles—to children every day. Here, your skills matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real.