Lead Pediatric Dental Assistant: Elevate Care & Team

Tehemina Richardson DDS PC; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid vacation

Job summary

Tehemina Richardson DDS PC is seeking a Lead Pediatric Dental Assistant to join a patient-centered, growth-minded practice in Evanston, IL. This full-time role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and operational excellence to elevate care for children and families.

You will mentor staff, help coordinate schedules, optimize workflows, and maintain a calm, trauma-informed environment. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in pediatric dentistry, certification in coronal polishing and nitrous oxide

Qualifications

• 3+ years of pediatric dental assisting experience (preferred).
• Certification or strong experience in coronal polishing and nitrous oxide monitoring.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive.
• Strong interpersonal skills with natural leadership ability.
• Passion for working with children, including those with special healthcare needs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop team members.
• Support team coordination, including scheduling and time-off management.
• Elevate systems, workflow, and overall efficiency.
• Ensure a calm, trauma-informed, supportive environment for every patient.

Skills

Pediatric dental assistant experience

Leadership / mentoring

Coronal polishing certification

Nitrous oxide monitoring certification

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Dental assistant certification

Job description

Tehemina Richardson DDS PC is seeking a Lead Pediatric Dental Assistant to join a patient-centered, growth-minded practice in Evanston, IL. This full-time role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and operational excellence to elevate care for children and families.

You will mentor staff, help coordinate schedules, optimize workflows, and maintain a calm, trauma-informed environment. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in pediatric dentistry, certification in coronal polishing and nitrous oxide