Dental Assistant

Smile Programs; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit package (health, dental, vision)

Flexible scheduling

State-of-the-art portable dental equipment

Latest technology and digital radiography

Job summary

Smile Programs is looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant/Expanded Functions Dental Assistant in East Scranton, PA, to provide dental care to underserved children at their schools. This full-time position offers evenings, weekends, and summers off with a school-day schedule.

Ideal candidates will have an active dental assistant certificate, experience, and the ability to work well with children. Join a leading program making a difference in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements to operate X‑rays.
• Valid driver license and reliable transportation required.
• Willingness to travel to schools in nearby counties.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental assisting services during mobile dental clinics.
• Digital X‑ray imaging.
• Chart patient records.
• Assist in equipment set‑up, breakdown, and sterilization.
• Travel daily to and from school sites.

Skills

Active Dental Assistant Certificate

Ability to operate X‑rays

CPR/BLS certification

Working experience as a Dental Assistant

Digital X‑ray imaging experience

Patient charting

Works well with children

Team player

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Dentistry with a Work-Life Balance

Make a difference while doing what you love.

We are looking for a Dental Assistant/Expanded Functions Dental Assistant in East Scranton, PA and surrounding areas to provide dental care to underserved children at their schools.

Our innovative in-school dental program offers a workday that ends with the school day, with no nights or weekends. It is ideal for working parents, anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field, or those looking for a diverse working environment. Contact: Call or text Lisa at 855‑957‑4375 or email [e-mail]. (Please include your name, contact information, and the location of this position.)

Dental Assistant (DA) Qualifications

• Active Dental Assistant Certificate
• Must meet state requirements to operate X‑rays
• CPR/BLS certification card
• Working experience as a Dental Assistant
• Digital X‑ray imaging experience
• Patient charting
• Valid driver license, reliable transportation, and 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
• School‑day schedule (about 6–7 hours, typically 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 and digital radiography

Who We Are

Smile Programs is the nation’s leading in‑school dental program, founded nearly two decades ago by two dentist‑moms. The program provides preventive and restorative care to approximately 500,000 children per year across 20 states with over 8,000 school‑district partners, including 21 of the 25 largest districts in the country.

We partner with licensed dentists, hygienists, and assistants to bring portable equipment and fully functional dental offices to classrooms and auditoriums. Our goal is to bring exceptional care with minimal disruption to the school routine.

We are always looking for caring, compassionate professionals to join our team and make a difference in the lives of underserved children.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.