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About the role
Overview
Join Our Fun, Energetic Pediatric Dental Team!
Are you a passionate, high-energy dental assistant who loves working with kids? We're looking for a compassionate and experienced pediatric dental professional to join our dedicated, patient-centered team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a positive attitude every day, this is the opportunity for you!
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly pay: $22 – $26 per hour (based on experience)
- 401(k) / IRA Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Full-time schedule: Monday – Thursday with some Fridays
Responsibilities
As a key member of our pediatric dental team, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, comfortable, and positive experience for every young patient. Core responsibilities include:
- Patient Behavior Management: Greet, settle, and prepare children for treatment using positive, age-appropriate techniques such as tell-show-do to ensure anxiety-free visits
- Sedation Support: Assist the doctor before, during, and after Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) and IV Sedation cases, including patient monitoring and recovery care
- Chairside Assisting: Provide efficient, child-friendly support during pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns (SSCs), space maintainer procedures, and pediatric restorative treatments
- Pediatric Emergency Care: Respond calmly and effectively to pediatric dental emergencies
- Parent Communication: Clearly communicate post-operative instructions and oral hygiene education to parents and guardians
- Safety & Compliance: Maintain strict OSHA and infection control standards for sterilization and room preparation
Requirements
Experience:
- Minimum 3+ years of hands-on pediatric dental assisting experience required
- Strong preference for candidates with experience in pediatric specialty settings
Certifications (Required or Preferred):
- RDA license (if applicable in your state)
- Coronal Polish Certification
- Dental X-Ray Certification
- CPR / BLS Certification
The Ideal Candidate:
- Genuinely loves working with children of all ages and temperaments
- Brings patience, empathy, and a warm chairside manner
- Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Is reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to exceptional patient care
About the Company
We pride ourselves on a friendly, upbeat office atmosphere where work-life balance is respected and every team member is valued. Our patient-centered philosophy means we go above and beyond to make every child's dental visit a positive experience — and we have a lot of fun doing it!
If you're ready to bring your skills and your smile to a practice that truly cares, we'd love to hear from you!