Pediatric Dental Assistant - School-Based & Mobile

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401K

Job summary

DOCS Health is hiring a Dental Assistant for our School-Based Dental Program in the Philadelphia area. You will support patient preparation, radiography, and four-handed dentistry in a school setting, ensuring efficient, safe care for children from ages 5 to 18.

The role emphasizes working with children, maintaining a friendly and caring approach, and coordinating with the district and school staff to deliver high-quality dental services during the school calendar.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Dental Assistant with x-Ray Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up and breakdown of treatment room.
• Prepare patient, instruments, and materials.
• Sterilization of all equipment.
• Take/process x-Rays using digital Radiography equipment.
• Assist in 4-handed dentistry.
• Any other duties, as assigned.

Education

Certified or Registered Dental Assistant with x-Ray Certification

Two years of chair-side experience preferred

Able to work with portable/mobile equipment

Familiarity with computers and dental software

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Able to work well with children

Passionate, friendly and caring

Prior Pediatric Dentistry experience preferred

Tools

Dental software

Portable/mobile equipment

Job description

DOCS Health is hiring a Dental Assistant for our School-Based Dental Program in the Philadelphia area. You will support patient preparation, radiography, and four-handed dentistry in a school setting, ensuring efficient, safe care for children from ages 5 to 18.

The role emphasizes working with children, maintaining a friendly and caring approach, and coordinating with the district and school staff to deliver high-quality dental services during the school calendar.