Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support

Family Practice & Counseling Services Network; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Practice & Counseling Services Network is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials. The role includes chair-side assistance to dentists, patient education, and maintaining infection-control protocols in a busy clinic.

The position requires a high school diploma or dental assistant program completion, with 2–3 years of experience preferred and potential certification within six months.

Qualifications

• Strong infection control knowledge and OSHA/CDCs standards
• Experience with electronic health records in dental settings
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced dental clinic
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and supplies for procedures.
• Seat patients, take medical history updates, and perform basic vital signs.
• Assist dentist by passing instruments and handling suction during treatment.
• Maintain instrument sterilization, lab work, and dental materials.
• Manage lab cases and coordinate with outside labs.

Skills

Infection control

Electronic Dental Records

Team player

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant program graduate

Dental X-ray Certification within 6 months

Job description

Family Practice & Counseling Services Network is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials. The role includes chair-side assistance to dentists, patient education, and maintaining infection-control protocols in a busy clinic.

The position requires a high school diploma or dental assistant program completion, with 2–3 years of experience preferred and potential certification within six months.