Pediatric Dental Assistant

Straine; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Myers Pediatric Dentistry in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a friendly Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our team. This full-time position (4 days/week, ~8-hour shifts) emphasizes patient comfort, accurate record-keeping, and smooth clinic operations.

Compensation is negotiable, and the ideal candidate enjoys working with children and families in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include assisting the dentist, preparing rooms and materials, taking X-rays, and maintaining safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EFDA certification required.
• Pediatric dental experience a plus.
• CPR/BLS certification current or willingness to obtain.
• Current radiology/X-ray certification as required by regulations.
• Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and dental safety procedures.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable with children and families in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during exams, restorative treatment, extractions, and other pediatric procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and patients for appointments.
• Take X-rays, photos, impressions, and digital scans as permitted.
• Help children feel comfortable using calm, age-appropriate communication.
• Follow sterilization, infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and provide post-treatment instructions as directed.
• Keep treatment areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for patients.
• Support patient flow and work collaboratively with the clinical and front-office teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patient-focused

Pediatric experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EFDA certification

CPR/BLS certification

Current radiology/X-ray certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Myers Pediatric Dentistry
Full-Time | 4 Days per Week | Approximately 8-Hour Shifts

Compensation: Negotiable

About The Position

Myers Pediatric Dentistry is seeking a friendly, dependable, and patient-focused Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, communicates well with patients and parents, and is committed to creating a positive and comfortable dental experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during exams, restorative treatment, extractions, and other pediatric procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and patients for appointments.
• Take Xrays, photos, impressions, and digital scans as permitted.
• Help children feel comfortable using calm, ageappropriate communication.
• Follow sterilization, infectioncontrol, OSHA, HIPAA, and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and provide posttreatment instructions as directed.
• Keep treatment areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for patients.
• Support patient flow and work collaboratively with the clinical and frontoffice teams.
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification/qualification required.
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred; pediatric dental experience is a plus.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Current radiology/Xray certification as required by applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and dental safety procedures.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working with children and families in a fastpaced clinical environment.
  

Schedule

• FullTime
• 4 days per week
• Approximately 8hour shifts
  

Why Join Our Team?

This is a great opportunity for a dental assistant who enjoys pediatric dentistry and wants to work in a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on providing an excellent experience for children and their families.