Dental Assistant

Pediatric Dental Assistant Job Description

Location: Florence, Alabama
Practice Type: Pediatric Dentistry

Position Title

Pediatric Dental Assistant

Position Summary

A Pediatric Dental Assistant supports the dentist and clinical team in providing high-quality dental care to infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special healthcare needs. This role requires excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to help create a calm, child-friendly environment for patients and families.

The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced pediatric dental setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for patient care
• Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures
• Take and process dental radiographs
• Perform chair side assisting duties
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Maintain accurate clinical records and charting
• Provide post-operative and home-care instructions to parents/guardians
• Support behavior guidance techniques appropriate for pediatric patients
• Help maintain inventory and clinical supplies

Patient Care & Communication

• Greet patients and families in a warm and professional manner
• Help children feel comfortable and safe during treatment
• Communicate clearly with parents regarding appointments, treatment, and oral hygiene
• Promote positive patient experiences and excellent customer service

Office & Team Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of clinical areas
• Follow infection control and HIPAA compliance procedures
• Attend staff meetings and continuing education training as required
• Work collaboratively with dentists, hygienists, and administrative staff

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work effectively with children and families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask in a busy clinical environment

Preferred

• Previous pediatric dental experience
• Experience with electronic dental records and practice management software
• Bi-lingual

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move dental equipment and supplies as needed
• Manual dexterity sufficient for dental assisting procedures

Work Environment

This position works in a pediatric dental office environment with frequent interaction with children, parents, and clinical staff. The role may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens and requires adherence to all infection control standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Continuing education opportunities
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance

Ability to Relocate:

• Florence, AL 35630: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person