Pediatric Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Job description:

Dental Assistant – Pediatric Dental Start-Up

Location: Walnut, CA

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time

Hours: 8 - 40 hours per week

About Us

Little Koi Pediatric Dentistry is a modern dental office that specializes in essential dental care for children. Our pediatric dental office is opening soon in Walnut, CA!

We’re looking for an dental assistant who’s enthusiastic, caring, and eager to help build something special from the ground up. If you love working with kids, have great people skills, and enjoy both clinical and front-office responsibilities, we would love to meet you!

What You Will Do

• Manage front desk operations: greeting patients, scheduling appointments, answering phones, and ensuring excellent customer service.
• Set up and prepare treatment rooms for each patient with attention to cleanliness and safety.
• Assist the dentist during pediatric exams, cleanings, and other procedures.
• Take dental radiographs safely and comfortably for children.
• Perform coronal polishing, sealant placement, fluoride treatments, and other procedures permitted by state regulations.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control protocols.
• Make impressions, pour models, and assist with lab work as necessary.
• Provide clear post-visit instructions to parents and caregivers.
• Present and explain treatment plans to patients and parents in a caring, professional manner.
• Review and explain insurance coverage, financial estimates, and available payment options.
• Educate patients, as necessary, regarding their dental benefits.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate follow-up care.
• Communicate with insurance companies to verify benefits and obtain authorizations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Help manage front desk tasks such as answering phones, checking patients in/out, and assisting with daily administrative needs.
• Support the start-up process by helping develop efficient systems and workflows as the practice grows.
• Assist the clinical team in cleaning the office (trash, floors, restrooms, instruments, etc.).
• Ordering supplies and managing inventory.
• Support with social media marketing and outreach (may need to travel).

What we’re looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid CPR certification
• 1-2+ year of pediatric dental office experience (front office strongly preferred)
• Knowledge of dental insurance, billing, and scheduling systems required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; bilingual a plus
• Xrays, and coronal polishing certificate required

What We Offer

• Opportunity to grow with a modern start-up pediatric dental practice.
• Bilingual preferred, but not required
• Mentorship and hands-on training from the pediatric dentist.
• Paid holidays and PTO (for full-time employees).
• Employee dental benefits.
• Fun and supportive team environment!

Join Our Team!

If you enjoy working with kids and want to be part of building a patient-centered practice from day one, this is the place for you. We would love to hear from you!

Apply today with your resume and a short note about why you would be a great fit for our growing team.

\nCompany Description

We are a privately owned PPO pediatric dental office dedicated to creating positive, stress-free dental experiences for children and their families. Our practice is built on the belief that exceptional patient care begins with compassion, clear communication, and a welcoming environment where every child feels safe and valued.

Unlike large corporate dental chains, we prioritize quality over volume. As a private practice, we focus on building lasting relationships with our patients and their families while delivering high-quality, evidence-based pediatric dental care. Our team works collaboratively to ensure each visit is efficient, educational, and even fun—helping children develop healthy habits and confidence that last a lifetime.

Company Description

We are a privately owned PPO pediatric dental office dedicated to creating positive, stress-free dental experiences for children and their families. Our practice is built on the belief that exceptional patient care begins with compassion, clear communication, and a welcoming environment where every child feels safe and valued.\r\n\r\nUnlike large corporate dental chains, we prioritize quality over volume. As a private practice, we focus on building lasting relationships with our patients and their families while delivering high-quality, evidence-based pediatric dental care. Our team works collaboratively to ensure each visit is efficient, educational, and even fun—helping children develop healthy habits and confidence that last a lifetime.