Dental Assistant

The-Smilist-Denta; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The Smilist Dental in West Chester, PA is seeking a reliable Dental Assistant to join our growing practice. You will support clinicians, maintain sterile environments, prepare trays, escort patients, and help deliver high-quality dental care.

The ideal candidate has proven experience, an active PA X-ray license, and strong communication skills. We offer competitive pay ($20–$25/hour), comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant (minimum requirement).
• Active PA x-ray license required.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Keep patients focused on treatment and address individual concerns.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment; prepare patients and assist doctors.
• Escort patients to and from the front desk.
• Prepare tray setups for procedures and manage supply levels in each operatory.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Active PA X-ray license

Dentrix experience

Communication skills

Team player

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. We are currently seeking a reliable, friendly, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing practice and contribute to our mission of excellent dental care.

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 have an active PA x-ray license
• 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:$20.00-$25.00/hour (based on licensure)
• Location:West Chester, 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.