Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

The Smilist; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Continuing education

Job summary

The Smilist in Reading, PA is hiring a reliable Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. This full-time role requires EFDA licensure and at least 1 year of dental assisting experience. You will support dentists, maintain sterile operatory conditions, and help manage patient flow with a friendly, professional team.

Competitive hourly pay ($25.00–$28.00) and benefits are offered, including health, dental, and vision insurance, plus opportunities for continuing education and growth within the practice.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant, at least 1 year.
• Must have EFDA license.
• 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 treatment and address concerns while promoting the doctor’s qualities.
• Maintain a clean, sterile environment and assist doctors to enable efficient care.
• Escort patients to the front desk.
• Prepare tray setups and maintain supply levels in each operatory; order and replenish as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team player

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 EFDA license
• 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 and rotating Saturdays
• Salary Range: $25.00-$28.00/hour
• Location: Reading, 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.