Dental Assistant: Growth, Benefits, Elite Patient Care

Elite Dental Partners; Pleasant Hills (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program Bonuses

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Elite Dental Partners is seeking a Dental Assistant who shares a passion for patient care and education, and who helps create a welcoming environment for patients. You will support dentists and hygienists in exams, take X‑rays, educate patients, and maintain meticulous records.

This role emphasizes teamwork, timely patient care, and adherence to sterilization protocols, with full-time benefits and growth opportunities offered by the practice.

Qualifications

• Completion of a dental assisting program and state-required certification
• Radiology certification required
• Dental assisting experience preferred
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with a dental software, experience with Dentrix preferred
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to partnering with all team members to create a great environment

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side clinical support to Dentists and Hygienists by charting, patient education, operatory set-up and clean-up
• Deliver a superior patient experience at all phases of their appointment
• Take and process X-Rays
• Enter patient treatment plans and maintain files
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatories
• Educate patients on the importance of their oral health and how it is best maintained

Skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Dental assisting program

Radiology certification

State Dental Board certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dentrix

Job description

Elite Dental Partners is seeking a Dental Assistant who shares a passion for patient care and education, and who helps create a welcoming environment for patients. You will support dentists and hygienists in exams, take X‑rays, educate patients, and maintain meticulous records.

This role emphasizes teamwork, timely patient care, and adherence to sterilization protocols, with full-time benefits and growth opportunities offered by the practice.