Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Pediatrics
About the job
- Proven experience as a dental assistant.
- A Pennsylvania X-ray license is required.
- An Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) license is required.
- Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Attention to detail and a positive attitude.
- Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual concerns and promoting the positive qualities of their doctor.
- Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment and assist doctors to enable 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 supplies as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Prior experience with pediatrics is strongly desired.
- Prior Dentrix experience is preferred but not required.
About the company
The Smilist provides dental care focused on creating and maintaining beautiful, healthy smiles in a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. Its offerings include a full range of dental services delivered with high clinical standards, emphasizing painless dentistry and overall health. The team differentiates itself through a commitment to affordable care, patient comfort, and long-lasting results, aiming to make dental visits easy and accessible. Overall goal: help patients achieve lasting oral health by delivering quality dentistry in a welcoming environment.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$285M
Headquarters
Town of North Hempstead, New York
Founded
2014
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- BrookBeam added 16 Hudson Valley locations in May 2025, accelerating Northeast density.
- Inspire Dental brought Buffalo entry in March 2025, opening Western New York expansion.
- Massachusetts and Maryland additions broaden referral networks and strengthen payer negotiating leverage.
What critics are saying
- $285 million 2024 debt facility leaves The Smilist vulnerable if acquisitions stall.
- BBB shows F rating and seven complaints; patient-service friction already affects reputation.
- Accessibility litigation and 2026 court cases drain management time and raise compliance costs.
What makes The Smilist unique
- Seven-state Northeast DSO with 115+ locations after BrookBeam’s May 2025 affiliation.
- Built scale through 30 affiliations in two years and rapid multi-practice tuck-ins.
- Strong recruiting machine, posting dozens of clinical roles across New York and Philadelphia.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Professional Development Budget
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Performance Bonus