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Dental Assistant

UPMC

Pittsburgh, PA$40.8k – $62.9k/yrPosted April 7, 2026via UPMC Careers

Are you a caring, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment? The Dental Department at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is looking for a Part-Time Dental Assistant to join our outstanding team and help deliver high-quality, compassionate dental care to our pediatric patients.

Join one of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals and be part of a team that brings expert care—and brighter smiles—to children every day. Here, your skills matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real.

What You'll Do:

  • Greet and seat patients with warmth and care

  • Assist dentists and orthodontists using four-handed techniques

  • Take diagnostic X-rays and impressions with precision

  • Prepare and manage patient records, discharge summaries, and lab cases

  • Support procedures in the clinic, hospital OR, and satellite locations

  • Keep treatment areas clean, organized, and stocked

  • Maintain equipment and uphold the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Dental Radiology Certificate required.
     

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Dental Radiology Certificate required upon hire OR Dental Auxiliary Personnel License.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Clearances with renewal:
    • Act 31, 33, 34, 73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran