Dental Assistant — Caring Team, Growth & Benefits

The Smilist; Reading (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare benefits

Continuing education

Impact on patients

Job summary

The Smilist in Reading, PA is seeking a reliable Dental Assistant to join our warm, professional dental team. You will prepare patients for treatment, assist the doctors, maintain a clean and sterile operatory, escort patients as needed, and help ensure smooth daily workflow.

Qualifications include at least 1 year of Dental Assistant experience, knowledge of dental instruments and procedures, and strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant - at least 1 year.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures.
• Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their concerns and promoting the doctor.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment; prepare patients for treatment and assist the doctors.
• Escort patients to and from the front desk.
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain supplies in each operatory.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

The Smilist in Reading, PA is seeking a reliable Dental Assistant to join our warm, professional dental team. You will prepare patients for treatment, assist the doctors, maintain a clean and sterile operatory, escort patients as needed, and help ensure smooth daily workflow.

Qualifications include at least 1 year of Dental Assistant experience, knowledge of dental instruments and procedures, and strong communication and teamwork.