Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

The-Smilist-Denta; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Continuing education

Job summary

The Smilist Dental in Langhorne, PA is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our practice and support clinicians in delivering high-quality care.

Full-time, weekdays only, with a competitive hourly rate of $25.00-$30.00. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of dental assisting experience, PA X-ray license, EFDA, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a dental assistant.
• Must have a PA x-ray license and EFDA license.
• Familiarity with dental instruments and equipment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Keep patients focused on treatment and promote the doctor’s strengths.
• Maintain a sterile, welcoming environment and assist doctors.
• Escort patients to the front desk.
• Prepare tray setups and manage supply levels in operatories.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Strong communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Knowledge of dental instruments

Education

PA x-ray license

EFDA license

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

About Us:

At The Smilist, we aim to provide high quality dental care in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. Our team is dedicated to making lives better one smile at a time. We are currently seeking a reliable, friendly, and motivated Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our growing practice and contribute to our mission of excellent dental care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor


• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment


• Escort patients to and from the front desk


• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed


• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant - at least 1 year


• Must have a PA x-ray license


• EFDA license required


• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures


• Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently


• Attention to detail and a positive attitude

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation


• Benefits package - health, dental, vision insurance, and more!


• Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education


• A chance to make a real impact on the health and well-being of our patients

Position Details:

• Schedule:Full Time - Monday through Friday - no weekends!


• Salary Range:$25.00-$30.00/hour


• Location:Langhorne, PA

The Smilist Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.