Dental Assistant

Smile Brands Inc.; Sinking Spring (Berks County); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

HSAs

401k plan

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. in Sinking Spring, PA, is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join Merit Dental. You will assist dentists, perform EFDA duties, and prepare treatment rooms, leveraging state regulations to deliver high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate holds EFDA credentials, current CPR/BLS, and strong communication skills, and enjoys a collaborative team setting. Compensation ranges from $28 to $35 per hour, with benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Meet state EFDA credentialing requirements and CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong communication and commitment to patient care.
• Ability to educate patients and work with a clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Perform EFDA functions per Pennsylvania certification and state regs.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures.
• Take digital radiographs and maintain patient records.
• Educate patients on oral health and post-treatment care.
• Support infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to create an exceptional patient experience.

Skills

EFDA certification

CPR/BLS certification

Patient care

Communication

Job description

Overview

Join a Team That Makes Smiles Happen

Merit Dental, supported by Smile Brands, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our team in Sinking Spring, PA. If you're passionate about patient care, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and want to grow your career with a supportive organization, we'd love to meet you.

Schedule

Monday-Thursday 7:30-4pm, Friday 7:30am-1pm

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Perform expanded functions in accordance with Pennsylvania EFDA certification and state regulations.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures.
• Take digital radiographs and maintain accurate patient records.
• Educate patients on oral health and post-treatment care.
• Support infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to create an exceptional patient experience.

Qualifications

• Meet all state specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment.
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain before start date).
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care.

Compensation

$28-$35/hour

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off ("PTO"), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

EEO Statement

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].