Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Expanded Function Dental Assistant role is onsite in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, on a Monday-through-Friday schedule. Compensation is $28–$38 per hour; the posting also gives an annualized estimate of approximately $58,240–$79,040 based on a 40-hour work week. The role supports an established private dental practice with a collaborative clinical team. The assistant performs expanded-function duties within Pennsylvania’s scope of practice, supports restorative and other procedures, and helps maintain safe, efficient patient care and clinical workflows.

What you'll do

• Perform expanded-function dental assisting duties within Pennsylvania law
• place and finish restorative materials as permitted
• assist doctors during procedures
• prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials
• take diagnostic radiographs as permitted
• maintain clinical documentation and patient histories
• provide pre- and post-operative instructions
• follow sterilization, infection-control, and OSHA requirements
• monitor supplies and support patient flow.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

expanded function dental assistant

efda

dental assisting

restorative procedures

dental radiographs

tarentum pa

dcs clinical

monday–friday

$28–$38/hr

pennsylvania efda credential

health insurance paid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 100% employer-paid individual health insurance
• quarterly, semi-annual, and annual bonus opportunities
• professional growth opportunities
• supportive private practice environment
• stable team culture.

Why this role

Schedule is Monday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

About the employer

DCS Clinical is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.