Pediatric Dental Assistant - Calm, Caring Chairside

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 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