Pediatric dental assistant

Sammamish Pediatric Dentistry; Sammamish (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammamish Pediatric Dentistry in Sammamish, WA is seeking a caring Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our team. This full-time, on-site role supports the dentist during pediatric procedures, helps with room setup, chairside assistance, xrays, cleanings, and restorative treatments.

You will welcome patients and caregivers, explain procedures in age-appropriate terms, maintain patient records, uphold infection control standards, sterilize instruments, and coordinate appointment flow with

Qualifications

• Washington state dental assistant certification or equivalent.
• Front-office and clinical assistant duties in pediatrics.
• Experience with sterilization and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients and caregivers in a friendly, reassuring manner.
• Explains procedures to children and caregivers in age-appropriate terms.
• Updates and maintains patient records accurately.
• Sterilizes instruments and maintains infection control standards.
• Organizes supplies and supports appointment flow with front-office staff.
• Assists the dentist chairside during exams, xrays, cleanings, and restorative treatments.

Skills

Pediatric dental care

Patient communication

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Dental assistant certification (WA)

Job description

Sammamish Pediatric Dentistry is a are a well-established pediatric dental practice looking for a caring, dependable, and team-oriented Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our office.

Our goal is simple: provide exceptional dental care while making children and their families feel comfortable, cared for, and welcome.

Just as importantly, we want our office to be a place where our team enjoys coming to work. We value people who communicate well, help one another, take pride in their work, and want to become a long-term part of a practice.

Role Description

The Pediatric Dental Assistant is a full-time, on-site role located in Sammamish, WA.

In this position, the assistant supports the dentist during pediatric dental procedures, including preparing treatment rooms, arranging instruments, and assisting chairside with exams, xrays, cleanings, and restorative treatments. Daily responsibilities include welcoming patients and caregivers, explaining procedures in age-appropriate ways, updating and maintaining patient records, and ensuring a calm, supportive environment for children. The role also involves sterilizing instruments and equipment, maintaining infection control standards, organizing supplies, and helping with appointment flow and scheduling coordination. The Pediatric Dental Assistant collaborates with the clinical and front-office teams to provide efficient, safe, and compassionate care to every patient.

Qualifications

• Foundational pediatric dental care skills, including Dental Care, Oral Care, and basic Dentistry knowledge. Experience preferred. Training available for the right candidate.
• Hands-on Dental Assisting experience in a clinical setting, preferably with pediatric patients.
• Strong understanding of Sterilization procedures, infection control, and safety protocols in a dental environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and kindly with children, caregivers, and team members, with a focus on patient comfort.
• Relevant dental assisting education or certification (e.g., Registered Dental Assistant or equivalent, as required by Washington state regulations).
• Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to practice protocols, digital systems, and evolving pediatric dental best practices.