Dental Assistant

About the role

Dentistry with a work‑life balance – make a difference while doing what you love. Smile Pennsylvania, a school‑based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Dental Assistant in Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas to provide dental care to underserved children at their schools. This full‑time position (4‑5 days per week) offers a workday that ends with the school day, with no nights or weekends, ideal for those seeking a diverse environment, working parents, or anyone who wants to make an impact in the dental field.

Responsibilities

• Dental assisting services during mobile dental clinics
• Digital X‑ray imaging
• Patient records charting
• Equipment set‑up, breakdown, and sterilization assistance
• Travel daily to and from school sites

Qualifications

• Active DA certification
• Meet state requirements to operate X‑rays
• CPR/BLS certification card
• Working experience as a Dental Assistant
• Digital X‑ray imaging experience
• Patient charting
• Valid driver license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to schools in nearby counties
• Works well with children
• Team player able to work on a small team
• Ability to set up and break down equipment (lift up to 50 lbs)

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unique work experience
• Flexible scheduling
• State‑of‑the‑art portable dental equipment
• Latest technology and digital radiography

Schedule

• Evenings, weekends, and summers off
• School‑day schedule: approximately 6–7 hours per day, typically 8:00 A.M.–3:00 P.M.
• Full‑time, Monday–Friday