Dental Assistant - Patient-Centered Chairside Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long‑Tr

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

401k

Job summary

Elite Dental Partners in Pleasant Hills, PA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists, educate patients, and maintain a welcoming environment.

You will perform chair-side duties, take X‑rays, enter treatment plans, ensure sterilization, and help patients understand oral health to receive the best care.

We offer benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Completion of a dental assisting program with state board certification.
• Radiology certification required per State Dental Board.
• Dental assisting experience is preferred.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and dental software; Dentrix preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side clinical support by charting, patient education, operatory setup and cleanup.
• 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 oral health and maintenance.

Skills

Dental assisting program

Radiology certification

Dental assisting experience

Time management

Dentrix experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Completion of dental assisting program and state board certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Elite Dental Partners in Pleasant Hills, PA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists, educate patients, and maintain a welcoming environment.

You will perform chair-side duties, take X‑rays, enter treatment plans, ensure sterilization, and help patients understand oral health to receive the best care.

We offer benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.