Dental Assistant
Smile Brands·Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
Smile Brands·Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
Assist dentists in delivering high-quality patient care and perform expanded functions per Pennsylvania state regulations. Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, taking digital radiographs, and educating patients on oral health.
Join a Team That Makes Smiles Happen Merit Dental, supported by Smile Brands, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our team in Sinking Spring, PA. If you're passionate about patient care, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and want to grow your career with a supportive organization, we'd love to meet you.
Schedule (days/hours)
Meet all state specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain before start date) Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care
Compensation: $28-$35/hour About Us
are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site. Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com.
Candidates must meet all state-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for Pennsylvania and hold a current CPR/BLS certification. Strong communication skills and a commitment to excellent patient care are required.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, dental assistant roles are commonly competitive because practices look for candidates who can support chairside care, maintain infection-control standards, and complete required radiography training. This posting is especially relevant if you already have the experience pathway listed and can obtain the Dental X-ray Certification within six months. Requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you time when comparing roles. Before applying, confirm your experience matches the stated education path and be ready to document any prior clinical or dental office work.
