Pediatric Office Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Pediatric Office Dental Assistant
Job Description

At Pediatric Dental Care, we love our patients and our team. Our mission is to create WOW experiences for everyone—whether it's a child seeing the dentist for the first time or a team member growing their career with us. If you’re passionate about creating joyful, positive experiences in pediatric dentistry, we’d love to meet you!

We are looking for enthusiastic and happy dental assistants who are committed to serving our child patients and their families with care and excellence. Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred. Excellent customer service is a must for this position.

Dental assistants should be well-organized, detail-oriented, and compassionate. Previous experience is recommended. Coronal polishing and sealant certification are a plus.

Please note: This position may require occasional travel to our other office local locations and flexibility to work different hours based on staffing needs.

If you’re ready to be part of a supportive team in a growing practice and a great new location, let’s talk!

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and families to the dental office with warmth and positivity

• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups while ensuring their comfort

• Set up instruments, equipment, and materials for procedures

• Sterilize instruments according to safety and hygiene regulations

• Assist the dentist with 4-handed dentistry techniques

• Perform lab tasks as instructed

• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

• Keep the treatment rooms clean and well-stocked

• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dental assistant

• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization practices

• Understanding of health and safety guidelines

• Ability to perform non-surgical regulated tasks (coronal polishing is a plus)

• Good computer skills

• Strong communication and customer service abilities

• Reliable, organized, and detail-focused

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay

• Monthly performance bonus

• 401(k) with company matching

• Paid time off

• Employee discounts

• Referral program

• A fun, supportive, and mission-driven workplace

If you’re ready to help create smiles and be part of an amazing team that values people first, apply today!