Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
About the job
- A high school diploma is required.
- At least one year of experience as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant is required.
- Maintain a current Pennsylvania Expanded Functions Dental Assistant license and continuing education requirements.
- Maintain current CPR certification.
- Work in a controlled office environment with regular exposure to clinical situations.
- Complete a Monday-Friday training schedule during the first week.
- Work 12-hour shifts every other weekend.
- Prepare and seat patients, ensuring their comfort before, during, and after treatment.
- Take radiographs, digital scans, and impressions.
- Review medical and dental history and document findings.
- Provide post-operative instructions and patient education.
- Support treatment plan discussions and case acceptance.
- Set up, break down, and disinfect operatories.
- Maintain sterilization and Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance.
- Monitor inventory and restock supplies.
- Assist with laboratory cases, impressions, and tracking.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with doctors, hygienists, and the front office team.
- Assist with scheduling flow and patient transitions.
- Support team needs in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
About the company
SmileBuilderz provides comprehensive family dental care, offering general dentistry, hygiene cleanings, and specialty services such as root canals, orthodontics, and implants. Founded by Dr. Anthony Skiadas in 2006, the practice accepts most insurance plans as an in-network provider and stays open six days a week from 8 AM to 8 PM (Monday through Saturday). Walk-ins and dental emergencies are welcome. The practice focuses on making care easy and accessible with extended hours, flexible scheduling, and a broad range of treatments under one roof. By offering a wide scope of services and accepting many insurance plans, SmileBuilderz aims to help families maintain healthy smiles without delaying care.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The March 2025 Lititz Pike addition shows active expansion, not retrenchment.
- Urgent dental care six days weekly drives immediate demand from pain-driven patients.
- Long operating hours through evenings and Saturdays improve utilization and convenience versus traditional practices.
What critics are saying
- Independent dental groups face payer pressure if Medicaid reimbursement compresses margins in 2026.
- LPDA integration in April 2025 adds execution risk across pediatric scheduling, staffing, and branding.
- If walk-in emergency volumes slip, SmileBuilderz loses the core differentiator supporting traffic and referrals.
What makes SmileBuilderz unique
- SmileBuilderz runs four Lancaster-Ephrata sites, including urgent walk-in dental care.
- It treats all ages, accepts most insurance, and advertises Medicaid acceptance.
- The February 2025 LPDA acquisition expands pediatric reach at 1875 Lititz Pike.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Professional Development Budget
- Performance Bonus