Pediatric Dental Assistant - Flexible Hours, Mon & Fri

Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associates; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits

New grads welcome

Job summary

Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associates in St. Paul and Fridley is seeking a Licensed Dental Assistant to join our pediatric team. This role focuses on chairside assistance, patient preparation, radiography, sterilization, and expanded functions while keeping pediatric patients comfortable and engaged.

New graduates are welcome. The position offers a friendly, fast-paced environment with competitive pay and benefits; E-Verify participation is noted by the practice.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Assistant with Minnesota license.
• Experience in pediatric dentistry preferred.
• Ability to work Mondays and Fridays at St. Paul and Fridley locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during exams, treatments and procedures.
• Prepare treatment areas and ensure patient comfort.
• Take dental X-rays following pediatric safety protocols.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards.
• Utilize expanded functions per Minnesota state law (impressions, sealants, coronal polishing, fluoride).
• Educate children and parents on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Manage patient flow and scheduling to minimize wait times.
• Document patient information in the EHR with HIPAA compliance.
• Support anxious pediatric patients with appropriate behavior guidance.
• Collaborate with dentists, hygienists, staff, and families.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Patient comfort

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA)

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associates in St. Paul and Fridley is seeking a Licensed Dental Assistant to join our pediatric team. This role focuses on chairside assistance, patient preparation, radiography, sterilization, and expanded functions while keeping pediatric patients comfortable and engaged.

New graduates are welcome. The position offers a friendly, fast-paced environment with competitive pay and benefits; E-Verify participation is noted by the practice.