Pediatric Dental Assistant

Quince Orchard Dental Care; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plan

401k with matching

Job summary

Quince Orchard Dental Care in Gaithersburg, MD, seeks a Pediatric Dental Assistant to support the dentist during procedures and ensure a warm, child-friendly visit for every patient. The role involves room setup, radiographs, patient education, and accurate record-keeping.

The ideal candidate has pediatric experience, a current radiology license, strong communication skills, and a passion for making dental visits positive for children and families.

Qualifications

• Pediatric dental experience preferred.
• Current Radiology License/Certification required.
• Spanish-speaking is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during pediatric dental procedures and examinations.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain a child-friendly environment.
• Take and process dental radiographs.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments; explain oral hygiene instructions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payments.

Skills

Pediatric dental experience

Radiology license

Spanish speaking

Communication skills

Job description

Location:Quince Orchard Dental CarePediatric Dental Assistant - Quince Orchard Dental Care (Gaithersburg, Maryland)Salary Range: $24.00 - $27.00 HourlyDo you love working with children and helping create positive dental experiences? We’re looking for a compassionate, energetic, and dependable Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our team!Our ideal candidate is someone who genuinely enjoys working with kids, is comfortable creating a warm and welcoming environment, and has a passion for pediatric dentistry. Previous experience in a pediatric dental setting is strongly preferred.Our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more.Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Thursday 8:40am-5pm, Friday 7:40am-3pmDental Assisting Job Responsibilities:Assist the dentist during pediatric dental procedures and examinationsComfort and reassure children throughout their dental visitsPrepare treatment rooms and maintain a clean, organized, and child-friendly environmentKnowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental termsTaking and processing X-rays of patientsPerform lab tasks as instructedGreeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointmentsAdvising patients on recommended oral hygieneMaintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment proceduresStrong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructionsHandling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practiceQualifications:Pediatric dental experience preferredCurrent Radiology License/Certification requiredA genuine desire and enthusiasm for working with childrenOutstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethicStrong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patientsSpanish-speaking is a plus!A positive attitude and willingness to create a fun, comfortable experience for every childCompensation & Benefits:Guaranteed Hourly RatePaid Vacation & Paid Holidays401k Program: with matching contributionsBenefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)Competitive health, dental, and vision planLife Insurance and Disability InsuranceIf you’re passionate about pediatric dentistry and want to be part of a team that makes going to the dentist a positive experience for children and families, we’d love to hear from you!FLSA Status:Non-ExemptWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.