Pediatric Dental Assistant - Caring Kid-Focused Care

Sweet-Tooth-Pediatric-Dentistry; Millburn (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K + 3.5% Match

Job summary

Sweet Tooth Pediatric Dentistry in Millburn, NJ, is seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant to join a friendly team. The role supports the pediatric dentist, assists with procedures, and ensures radiographs are taken and recorded accurately.

The ideal candidate holds a NJ dental assistant license and a current dental X-ray license, with strong teamwork, organization, and communication skills, plus experience with children in a medical setting. On-site position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid New Jersey dental assistant license.
• Current dental X-ray license is compulsory.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills are essential.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience working with children in a medical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pediatric dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Set up and break down operatory post-treatment.
• Take, develop and mount dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Manage infection control protocol and ensure sterilization.
• Interact with children and parents while providing oral hygiene information.
• Document dental care in HIPAA-compliant patient records.
• Provide support with administrative tasks as needed.
• Ensure operation of dental equipment and basic maintenance.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Calm demeanor with children

HIPAA compliance

Education

New Jersey dental assistant license

Dental X-ray license

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

Sweet Tooth Pediatric Dentistry in Millburn, NJ, is seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant to join a friendly team. The role supports the pediatric dentist, assists with procedures, and ensures radiographs are taken and recorded accurately.

The ideal candidate holds a NJ dental assistant license and a current dental X-ray license, with strong teamwork, organization, and communication skills, plus experience with children in a medical setting. On-site position with growth opportunities.