Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

The Smilist; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

Continuing education

Impactful patient care

Job summary

The Smilist Dental in Langhorne, PA is looking for an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our growing practice. You will support clinicians, prepare trays, maintain a sterile environment, and ensure patient comfort throughout procedures.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience, PA x-ray license, EFDA, and Dentrix familiarity. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, ongoing education, and meaningful patient care in a team-focused atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must have a PA x-ray license.
• EFDA license required.
• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant - at least 1 year.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while addressing their concerns and promoting the doctor’s good qualities.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment; prepare patients for treatment and assist doctors for efficient care.
• Escort patients to and from the front desk.
• Prepare tray setups for procedures and maintain supply levels in each operatory; order as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

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.