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Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (Pediatrics)

Dental AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26-$30/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 52m ago · Verified live

Job Description

At The Smilist, we are committed to providing high-quality dental care in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. Our team is passionate about creating positive patient experiences and making lives better, one smile at a time. We are looking for a reliable, friendly, and motivated Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (Pediatrics) to join our growing team and support our commitment to exceptional patient care.

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  • Location: Langhorne, PA
  • Schedule: Full Time; Monday through Friday
  • Pay Range: $26.00-$30.00 per hour
  • Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus opportunities for professional growth

What You’ll Do

Help patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their dental visits by addressing their individual concerns and reinforcing trust in their doctor or hygienist.

Prepare patients for treatment and assist doctors and hygienists during dental procedures to ensure efficient, high-quality care.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sterile clinical environment that promotes patient safety and comfort.
  • Escort patients to and from the front desk and help ensure a smooth, positive patient experience.
  • Prepare and organize instrument trays and treatment rooms for scheduled procedures.
  • Monitor operatory supplies, maintain adequate inventory, and assist with ordering and restocking as needed.
  • Follow established infection control, sterilization, and office safety protocols.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Dental Assistant
  • Must hold an active EFDA and PA x-ray license
  • Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, procedures, and infection control protocols.
  • Dentrix experience preferred, but not required.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-focused approach
  • Ability to work collaboratively with doctors and other team members in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Positive attitude, dependability, and a willingness to learn and grow professionally.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, and more.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • A supportive, team-orientated work environment.

If you are passionate about patient care, enjoy working as part of a collaborative dental team, and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career, we encourage you to apply and join The Smilist team

Key Responsibilities

The Expanded Functions Dental Assistant will prepare patients for treatment and assist doctors during pediatric dental procedures to ensure high-quality care. They are also responsible for maintaining a sterile clinical environment, managing inventory, and ensuring a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dental assistingPediatric dentistrySterilization protocolsClinical environment maintenanceInstrument sterilizationInventory managementCommunication skills

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dental Assistant market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in dental assistantranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$54k–$62kDental Assistant median $48k (middle half $44k–$57k)197 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$60k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Assistant listings in Pennsylvania196 active5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment196 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,252 in the last 30 days774 the 30 days before (+62%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (342 Dental Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (Pediatrics) at Smilist a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Assistant — ranked against 342 active Dental Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Pediatrics Jobs

4 matches · ranked by pay
#1

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (Pediatrics)

Smilist · Langhorne, Pennsylvania

$25-$30/hr
#2

Dental Assistant (Orthodontics/Pediatrics)

Smilist · Amherst, New York

$24-$28/hr
#3

Pediatric Dental Assistant

$20-$24/hr
#4

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant-Danville Pediatric Dentistry

$16-$20/hr
+ 2 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Dental Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Smilist

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Great Neck, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Professional Development
Continuing Education

Living in Langhorne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$512k
Typical market rent
$2,471/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.