Expanded Function Dental Assistant (General)

Austin Community College; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and benefits

Opportunities for growth

Focus on diversity and inclusion

Job summary

A civic health organization in Philadelphia seeks an Expanded Function Dental Assistant to assist in providing technical dental care. The role involves working directly with patients and assisting dentists during examinations and treatments. Applicants should have completed a relevant training program and possess strong technical and communication skills. This position offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
• Formal training program involving 200 hours of expanded function clinical and didactic instruction.
• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene school with at least 75 hours of clinical instruction.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists during patient examination and treatment.
• Provide direct technical dental treatment to patients.
• Work under the supervision of a dentist or hygienist.

Skills

Technical dental skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Completion of a formal expanded function dental assistant training program

Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene

Job description

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Expanded Function Dental Assistant (General)

Apply to this opportunity here: www.phila.gov/jobs

All applications will be accepted from 3/16/2026 to 3/29/2026.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact- The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth- Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion- Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits- We care about your well-being.

General Job Description: This is technical dental work of limited scope in the care and treatment of the teeth and gums of patients in the City's dental health clinics. Employees in this class assist dentists and hygienists as they examine and treat patients during the provision of preventive maintenance and restorative services. Employees additionally provide some direct technical dental treatment to patients. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a dentist or hygienist.

The Requirements are as follows:

1. EDUCATION: Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade. Completion of a formal expanded function dental assistant training program at a two-year college or other accredited institution which has included a Completion Certification program of at least 200 hours of expanded function clinical and didactic instruction in restorative functions; or graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene which has included completion of formal clinical and didactic instructions in expanded functions dental assisting training of at least 75 hours.

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