Dental Assistant

Little Smiles; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Friendly team culture

Job summary

Little Smiles is seeking a smiling, energetic Dental Assistant to join a pediatric practice. You will greet children and families, assist during check-ups, perform cleanings, and take X-rays with proper certification. The role emphasizes comfort, education, and a positive experience for kids.

Ideal candidates have dental assisting training or experience, a patient and team‑oriented mindset, and the ability to travel between Palm Coast and St. Augustine, FL.

Qualifications

• Must have dental assisting experience or training; pediatric experience a plus.
• X-ray certification required by state.
• Positive attitude, patience, and love for working with children.
• Team player who’s organized and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Greet and comfort our young patients and families.
• Perform dental cleanings for children.
• Assist the dentist during check-ups and treatments.
• Take X-rays (certification required).
• Keep rooms, instruments, and equipment clean and ready.
• Teach kids and parents how to care for their teeth.

Skills

Pediatric dental experience

X-ray certification

Positive attitude

Team player

Education

Dental assisting training

Job description

Job Description

Pediatric Dental Assistant – Join Our Fun & Caring Team!

We’re looking for a smiling, energetic, and caring Dental Assistant to join our pediatric dental practice! If you love working with kids and want to make dental visits a positive, fun experience, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

• Greet and comfort our young patients and their families




• Perform dental cleanings for children.




• Assist the dentist during check-ups and treatments




• Take X-rays (certification required)




• Keep rooms, instruments, and equipment clean and ready




• Teach kids and parents how to care for their teeth

What We’re Looking For:

• Dental assisting experience or training (pediatric experience a plus!)




• X-ray certification (required by state)




• Positive attitude, patience, and love for working with children




• Team player who’s organized and dependable

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Fun, friendly, and supportive work environment




• Make a real difference in children’s lives




• Competitive pay and benefits




• Opportunities to grow your skills

Location:Traveling position between Palm Coast and St. Augustine, FL
Schedule: Full-time / Part-time