Dental Assistant Jobs in Pennsylvania
Dental Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania are open across Philadelphia, York, and Chambersburg and other Pennsylvania metros, with employers like Aspen Dental, Dental Dreams, and 42 North Dental hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Summary
Assists dentist during the examination and treatment of patients. Maintains treatment rooms, laboratory, instruments, and equipment. Sterilizes dental instruments. Serves as a dental assistant in the operating room, as needed. Assists with clerical duties, when necessary.
Job Duties
- Assembles and sets up equipment and supplies necessary for patient treatment.
- Documents patient safety issues as needed into the hospital system.
- Performs basic dental radiographic procedures and ensures radiological exposure protection for patients.
- Performs clean-up activities in the operatory, observing safety and infection control policies, procedures, and protocols in handling instruments, equipment, and supplies. Performs infection control of instruments in sterilization room.
- Provides chair side assistance and aid to dentists.
- Escorts patients into treatment room, providing assistance as necessary utilizing good body mechanics for patient.
- Rooms patient in Epic. Reports relevant patient/visitor requests and concerns; communicates observations related to patient health.
- Serves as an assistant in the Operating Room for Dental Cases.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 3 years experience dental assisting or
- Less than 1 year experience with completion of assisting training program
- Basic computer skills and digital radiology knowledge.
- Knowledge and observation of dental specialties, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, extractions, prosthetics, and pedodontics.
- DR - Dental Radiology - State of Pennsylvania
Preferred Qualifications
- Chair side assisting skills, previous experience in oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and prosthetic dentistry.
- CDA - Certified Dental Assistant - State of Pennsylvania
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Location
Lehigh Valley Hospital - 17th Street
1627 Chew St, 18102-3648, Allentown, United States (Map)
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Dental Assistant Job Market in Pennsylvania
A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Aspen Dental32

- Dental Dreams8

- 42 North Dental4

- Keystone Health4

- Temple University Health System4

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services71
- Education6
- Science & Research4
- Agriculture & Farming1
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in dental assistant jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential or state-equivalent dental assisting license
- Proficiency in chairside assisting for fillings, extractions, and crown preparations
- Dental radiography certification and hands-on experience taking and processing X-rays
- Experience with practice management software such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Curve Dental
- Knowledge of infection control protocols, sterilization procedures, and OSHA compliance standards
- Strong patient communication skills and the ability to manage anxious or pediatric patients calmly
Dental Assistant Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How many dental assistant jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
There are 84+ dental assistant openings in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Philadelphia, York, and Chambersburg. New positions post regularly as employers across Pennsylvania hire.
How much do dental assistants make in Pennsylvania?
Dental assistants in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $47,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,040 for the lowest 10% to over $61,430 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most dental assistant jobs?
Philadelphia, York, and Chambersburg have the most dental assistant openings in Pennsylvania right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire dental assistants in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring dental assistants in Pennsylvania include Aspen Dental, Dental Dreams, and 42 North Dental, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote dental assistant jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes. About 0% of dental assistant openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Pennsylvania metros.
How do I apply for dental assistant jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can apply to dental assistant jobs in Pennsylvania directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Pennsylvania location, then apply to each one that fits.
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