Dental Assistant

The Smilist·Media, Pennsylvania

$23 - $25/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 25 days ago

Practice for this role

Dental Assistant · $23 - $25/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-28% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in Pennsylvania ($32.00/hr, n=821)

6 similar openings in the Media area

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 821 posted dental roles in Pennsylvania rates. This role sits in the 34th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 28% below the Pennsylvania median for dental roles.

The Dental Assistant will support doctors during procedures, prepare patients, and maintain a clean, sterile, and welcoming environment. They are also responsible for managing dental tray setups, inventory, and escorting patients to and from the front desk.

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 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 Must have an active PA x-ray 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 - rotating Saturdays

Salary Range

$23.00-$25.00/hour Location: Media, 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.

Requirements

Candidates must have proven experience as a Dental Assistant and hold an active PA x-ray license. Proficiency with dental instruments and strong communication skills are required, with prior experience in Dentrix preferred.

professional certificate
Teamwork
Multitasking
Communication
Sterilization
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Patient care
Dentrix
X-ray operation
Dental assisting
Dental instrumentation

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Professional growth opportunities
Continuing education

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $23 - $25/hr
Location: Media, Pennsylvania
Posted: Aug 17, 2026
Closes: Nov 15, 2026
Application: Employer website

Dental assistants are in steady demand

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.